Statement by President Obama on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II: Today, Michelle and I join Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The work and witness of both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II shaped not ...read more

In a recent interview with CBC Radio’s Windsor Morning, Sebastian Gomes spoke about the holiness of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II and explains why canonization is not a declaration of human perfection.  You can listen to the entire interview here: [ca_audio url_mp3=”http://saltandlighttv.org/video/audio/cbc_gomes_1404.mp3″ url_ogg=”” width=”610″ html5=”true” skin=”small” align=”no ...read more

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the Church throughout the world and all people of goodwill in celebrating the canonizations of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II. The two are wonderful models of holiness. By their canonizations today, they have been recognized as timeless witnesses to the Christian faith. They are examples ...read more

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the canonization of blessed john XXIII and Blessed John Paul II Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement recognizing the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II: “Today in Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Francis formally canonized Blessed John XXIII and Blessed ...read more

Here below is the full text in English of Pope Francis’ homily at the mass of Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII: At the heart of this Sunday, which concludes the Octave of Easter and which John Paul II wished to dedicate to Divine Mercy, are the glorious wounds of the risen Jesus. ...read more

Pilgrims attend a prayer vigil at the ancient Circus Maximus in Rome April 30, 2011 the eve of the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Today April 27, 2014, Pope Francis will preside over the celebration which will declare both Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints. (CNS photo/Alessia Pierdomenico, Reuters)  ...read more

Pope John Paul II prays in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Paul John Paul died later that year on April 2, 2005. (CNS photo/Reuters)  ...read more

Krakow Auxiliary Bishop Karol Jozef Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II, is pictured with priests in an undated photo. He was ordained a bishop in 1958 at age 38, then Poland’s youngest bishop. He will be canonized April 27 with Blessed John XXIII. (CNS photo)  ...read more

Polish Auxiliary Bishop Karol Wojtyla of Krakow, wearing sunglasses, is pictured in St. Peter’s Square in 1963 during the Second Vatican Council. The future Pope John Paul II helped draft council documents on religious liberty and the church in the modern world. He will be canonized April 27 with Blessed John XXIII. (CNS photo/Giancarlo Giuliani, ...read more

The Milewski family greets Pope John Paul II at the door of their modest house in Wigry, Poland, June 8, 1999. The pontiff made an unexpected visit to the home on his day of respite during a 13-day visit to his homeland. (CNS photo by Arturo Mari) ...read more