John Paul II cleared for sainthood

Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle before being made a saint.

John Paul II cleared for sainthood
Tue, 02 Jul, 2013 - 15:53

Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle before being made a saint.

A commission of cardinals and bishops met to consider the case and signed off on it, leaving only Pope Francis to approve it.

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