It's official: Pope Francis declares John XXII and John Paul II to be 'blessed saints'Pope Francis declares John Paul II, John XXIII saints (via AFP) Apr 27, 2014
Pope Francis announces April 2014 sainthood date for John Paul II and John XXIIIThe Vatican on Monday said late popes John Paul II and John XXIII would be made saints at an unprecedented joint ceremony on April 27, 2014 in a bid to unite Catholic conservatives and liberals. Sep 30, 2013