[2harddrive]

These are the types of events, that if properly documented and verified, are used in the process of canonizing a person for Sainthood.

[Miss Marple]

True. For those rolling their eyeballs, I would point out that before the Church accepts this as a miracle, they will investigate to see if the boy was truly unable to walk or simply weak, if his condition has been cured, or if he simply regained strength and walked through being encouraged.

Emotion sometimes plays into events like this, so the Vatican is very cautious about ascribing a miracle in this type of situation.

That's why, when they finally say an event is a miraculous one, I believe them.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

More proof needed but My heart is filled with joy for this boy even as my head is skeptical. If miracles exist, and if John Pall II could do it—I bet he would help an unfortunate Polish boy. In so many ways John Paul II should be recognized as a saint.