Two popes declared saints

Pope Francis has declared his two predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints in an unprecedented canonisation ceremony made even more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI.

Two popes declared saints
Sun, 27 Apr, 2014 - 11:14

Pope Francis has declared his two predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints in an unprecedented canonisation ceremony made even more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI.

(Pope Francis greeting the faithful at St Peters Square today. Picture: AP)

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