8th anniversary of JPII’s canonization: Pope Francis’ prayer

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 04/27/22

Let us witness to Christ as John Paul II did!

In greeting compatriots of Pope St. John Paul II at the end of the April 27 general audience, Pope Francis had a special prayer through the intercession of the Polish saint:

On that same day, April 27, 2014, Pope St. John XXIII was also canonized.

Of the 266 men who have sat upon the Throne of Peter, how many have been canonized?

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