Process to Beatify John Paul II Launched
From Times Wire Reports
The Roman Catholic Church placed Pope John Paul II on the path to sainthood during a joyous ceremony at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, John Paul’s vicar for Rome, presided over the Latin-filled ritual launching the beatification “cause.”
Ruini was interrupted repeatedly by applause as he read a lengthy testimonial to the late pontiff.
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