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
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1 million expected for JPII’s beatification
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011John Paul II the Christian being beatified
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
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
As John Paul beatification nears, criticism mounts
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
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
Second miracle for John Paul II
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
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
Vatican welcomes all bloggers
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
The Vatican is inviting all bloggers to come to Rome, opening a channel for dialogue between them and Church representatives. Vatican Radio outlines the purpose of the meeting to listen to the experiences of those who are actively involved in this arena, to achieve a greater understanding of the needs of that community, to allow Read more
Generation to gather and thank John Paul the Great
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
With his 26-year pontificate, soon-to-be Blessed John Paul II guided, educated and inspired a whole generation of Catholics. These Catholics often refer to him as John Paul the Great, and point to his witness when they speak of their vocations — to the priesthood, to religious life, to marriage — and to the universal call Read more
John Paul II statues already a big hit
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
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