In the unlikely event that you missed it, here's some wonderful news! Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will declare Pope John Paul II "Blessed" in Rome on May 1 of this year. Preparations are already underway for the event which will likely draw a few million of the faithful to Rome. This will be the first time a pope will beatify his immediate predecessor. I would love to be there, but Diane and I simply can't afford to make another trip to Rome so soon. That's one thing about traveling to Europe these days: You have to use so many of those pesky (and increasingly worthless) dollars. Perhaps, should we live so long, we will be able to travel there for his eventual canonization. That would be nice.
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| Pope John Paul II in Jerusalem (2000) |
Here's a link to an article on the upcoming beatification:
Pope John Paul II.
And I have also included a news video below...
Also, here's a wonderful little video on the highlights of John Paul II's life:
Pray to this saintly man for his intercession.
God's peace...
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