May 17, 1992: Beatification of Josemaria Escriva

On May 17, 1992, Pope John Paul II beatified Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei, and Josephina Bakhita, Canossian nun, in St Peter’s Square.
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October 6, 2002, in two minutes

It is now nine years since Blessed Pope John Paul II called St Josemaria "the patron saint of ordinary life". A two-minute videoclip shows moments from the canonization ceremony in St Peter's Square, October 6, 2002.
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The story behind the mosaic in St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Square was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1657. He along with his successors designed the imposing columns, the two beautiful fountains and the 162 saint statues that surround the square. But among so much beauty, there was clearly something missing. In the [...]
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Former spokesperson for JPII, invests in Hollywood

Joaquin Navarro Valls, former spokesperson under John Paul II, is finding success in Hollywood. In 2005 he worked in an Italian-American production on Karol Wojtyla. Five years later he invested in the film "There be Dragons." It's a movie about the founder of Opus Dei. [...]
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John Paul II to be listed in Guinness Book of Records

romereports.com He's a man who has every right to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.
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The best videoclips and articles on Pope John Paul II on this website

“I am sure that the upcoming beatification of John Paul II will be another sign of the holiness of Christ’s Mystical Body, of the renewing power of the Paraclete, and the mercy of God the Father: in a word, of the love of the Most [...]
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John Paul II and UNIV

Words to UNIV Participants John Paul II It‟s a great idea to have this annual international meeting of students from around the world and it‟s good that you have the chance to get together in this way and to sing together. It‟s a great joy. For [...]
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Sixth anniversary of Benedict XVI’s election

On April 19, 2005 after two signals of black smoke, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected pope. His name Benedict XVI was announced and his first words: “After the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the [...]
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How to live Holiness according to John Paul II

Romereports.com“Holiness is to raise one's eyes to the summits. It is intimacy with God the Father who is in Heaven. In this intimacy, each one of us is aware of our nature, with all its limitations and difficulties.”
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Pope Benedict recalls the memory of John Paul II

April 4, 2011. Pope Benedict remembered his predecessor and friend John Paul II at the Sunday Angelus, as the weekend marked the sixth anniversary of his death. Benedict XVI “I remember him in prayer with affection as I think of you all. While we journey through [...]
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