History was made at the Vatican as Pope Francis proclaimed former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints
History was made at the Vatican as Pope Francis proclaimed former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints. Allen Pizzey reports.
"Two Pope Saints"
The Catholic faithful from around the world are converging on Rome ahead of the historic canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
The Catholic faithful from around the world are converging on Rome ahead of the historic canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Alan Pizzey takes a look at the final preparations before the historic day.
From the CBS News archives, watch as the College of Cardinals announces the election of Pope John XXIII in front of a massive crowd in Vatican City
From the CBS News archives, watch as the College of Cardinals announces the election of Pope John XXIII in front of a massive crowd in Vatican City.
From the CBS News archives, a special report from the Vatican covers the surprise election of Cardinal Karol Jozef Wojtyla of Warsaw, Poland, as the 264th pope. Wojtyla, chosen as the first non-Italian pope since the 1500s, chose the name John Paul II
From the CBS News archives, a special report from the Vatican covers the surprise election of Cardinal Karol Jozef Wojtyla of Warsaw, Poland, as the 264th pope. Wojtyla, chosen as the first non-Italian pope since the 1500s, chose the name John Paul II.
From the CBS News archives, throngs of people turn out to get a glimpse of Pope John Paul II as he celebrates Mass in New York City's Central Park in 1995. CBS News Peter Van Sant reports
From the CBS News archives, throngs of people turn out to get a glimpse of Pope John Paul II as he celebrates Mass in New York City's Central Park in 1995. CBS News Peter Van Sant reports.
Allen Pizzey reports on the process that was fast-tracked and usually takes decades, if not centuries
At the Vatican, controversy surrounds an upcoming ceremony declaring two former popes as saints. Allen Pizzey reports on the process that was fast-tracked and usually takes decades, if not centuries.
Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized
Pope Francis set to bestow the Catholic Church's highest honor on two of his predecessors
Pope John Paul II being cleared for sainthood: Vatican
The Vatican reports Pope John Paul II is being cleared for sainthood
Pope John XXIII
A look at the life and papacy of Pope John XXIII
Pope John Paul II
A look at the life and papacy of Pope John Paul II
Vatican set to canonize revolutionary pontiff along with John Paul II
John XXIII, fondly remembered as the "Good Pope," ushered in a modern Catholic Church in the 1960s
Woman allegedly healed by John Paul II miracle: "He's already a saint"
Floribeth Mora's doctors say her aneurysm disappeared after image of pope spoke to her, clearing way for late pontiff to be declared saint
Dual canonization of popes to highlight "heroic sanctity," Cardinal Dolan says
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be declared saints in historic dual canonization that is expected to draw 3 million people
Italy police recover relic containing Pope JPII’s blood
Cloth stained with late pontiff’s blood found in garage of 2 suspected drug addicts arrested over theft from church
Against his will, Pope John Paul II's notes in print
Pope commissioned personal secretary to burn his personal notes, but they were kept and some are being published before he's declared a saint
Pope John Paul II to be canonized this spring
Vatican announces date for Pope Francis to hold joint canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII
Pope Francis clears John Paul II for sainthood
Pontiff approves 2nd miracle attributed to John Paul II who died in 2005, and announces another predecessor, John XXIII, also to be made saint
Remembering Pope John Paul II
60 Minutes reports on one of the most beloved popes of all time: John Paul II
Remembering Pope John Paul II
60 Minutes reports on one of the most beloved popes of all time: John Paul II
Pope John Paul II beatified
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Pope John Paul II Moves Closer to Sainthood
The late Pope John Paul II was put on the fast track to sainthood today, and as Mark Phillips reports, the decision was based on something that is said to have happened after his death, nearly six years ago.
Pope John Paul II: Certified Miracle Worker
Pope John Paul II is one step closer to sainthood after the Vatican approved a miracle attributed to the deceased Pontiff. Mark Phillips reports.
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