John Paul II cleared for sainthood by Pope Francis

Vatican: Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthohod, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession. [caption id=“attachment_932521” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] AP[/caption] Francis also decided Friday to canonize another pope, John XXIII, even though there as been no second miracle attributed to his intercession. The Vatican said Francis approved a decision by cardinals and bishops. The ceremonies are expected before the end of the year. The date of 8 Dec has been floated as a possibility, given it’s the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a major feast day for the church. AP