Pope Adds to His Record by Beatifying 6 People
From Times Wire Reports
VATICAN CITY
Pope John Paul II extended his record as a saint-maker when he beatified six people, the final step before making them saints.
The people’s lives spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. They bring to at least 1,330 the number of people beatified by John Paul, who has created 477 saints, more than all the other popes combined.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
