John Paul II cleared for sainthood

Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.

John Paul II cleared for sainthood

Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.

Francis also decided to canonize another pope, John XXIII, even though there has been no second miracle attributed to his intercession. The Vatican said Francis approved a decision by cardinals and bishops.

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