Momentum is building in Rome for the beatification of John Paul II, however the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is gaining the attention of the world’s media. John Paul II is considered a modern Catholic hero, and the Vatican is working overtime to make the beatification go viral and embarking on a social Read more
The second miracle John Paul needs to become a saint may be lying in wait in Rome: that is to find a room during his beatification. Predictions of upward of 1 million people pouring into Rome for the May1 event has seen the price of accommodation skyrocket. Rev Gregory Apparcel, rector of the Santa Susanna church, Read more
Pope John Paul II is being beatified not because of his impact on history or on the Catholic Church, but because of the way he lived the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. “Clearly his cause was put on the fast track, but Read more
Few deny that Pope John Paul II was a towering figure of the 20th century, a great pope of great consequence. His record-fast beatification, though, has prompted questions even from some supporters who suggest the Vatican should first answer lingering concerns about the flaws of his papacy. John Paul’s holiness and accomplishments aren’t much in Read more
As the Church looks for a second miracle attributed John Paul II, one may be forth-coming from Spain. The first miracle, allowing for John Paul’s beatification on May 1, was the cure of a French nun with Parkinson’s Disease, the disease John Paul died from. A second miracle is required in order that he is Read more
Statues of John Paul II are in high demand with Polish sculptor Czeslaw Dzwigaj already fulfilling 70+ orders, and more continue to “pour in”. “With the beatification, priests now want a statue in their church with a reliquary at the base so parishioners can practice the cult of devotion of John Paul II,” Dzwigaj said. Read more