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John Paul II cleared for sainthood by Pope Francis

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

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FP Archives|Jul 05, 2013, 17:17:42 IST

Vatican: Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthohod, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.[caption id="attachment_932521" align="alignleft" width="380"]AP AP[/caption]Francis also decided Friday to canonize another pope, John XXIII, even though there as been no second miracle attributed to his intercession. The Vatican said Francis approved a decision by cardinals and bishops.The ceremonies are expected before the end of the year. The date of 8 Dec has been floated as a possibility, given it's the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a major feast day for the church.AP

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First Published:Jul 05, 2013, 17:17:42 IST
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