Count on EWTN Global Catholic Network for complete coverage of events surrounding the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II, whom many Catholics have called a saint, albeit unofficially, since his funeral. EWTN News Director Raymond Arroyo, who has covered more papal events than anyone in the business, will anchor EWTN's coverage – from the Vigil to the Beatification to the Mass of Thanksgiving. From this page, you can watch our coverage, read about the beatification process and the miracle attributed to the late Pope, and be inspired by his writings and his life. We love you, JPII!
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| Vigil in Honor of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II |
| Sat. April 30 at 1:30 PM ET (Live) & 8 PM ET |
| Live from the Circus Maximus, a vigil organised by the diocese of Rome which had the Venerable Servant of God as its bishop. The vigil will be led by Cardinal Agostino Vallini, His Holiness' vicar general for the diocese of Rome, while the Holy Father Benedict XVI will be spiritually present through a video linkup. |
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| Beatification of Pope John Paul II |
| Sun. May 1 at 2:30 AM ET (Live) & 8 PM ET, Mon. May 2 at 1 PM ET, Sat. May 7 at 4 PM ET |
| Pope Benedict XVI presides at the Rite of Beatification for Pope John Paul II from St. Peter's Square. EWTN news anchor Raymond Arroyo hosts special live coverage of this historic event. |
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Mass of Thanksgiving in Honor of the Beatification
of Pope John Paul II |
| Mon. May 2 at 4:30 AM ET (Live) & 5:30 PM ET |
| A Mass of thanksgiving from St. Peter's Square, presided by Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. |
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| Other Programming |
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| John Paul II: Be Not Afraid |
| Sat. April 30 at 11 AM ET |
| This exciting animated feature looks at the life of John Paul II from his youth up through his election as Pope. |
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| 25 Years With The Pope |
| Sat. April 30 at 1 PM ET |
| Documentary of youth at Papal audiences. |
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| John Paul II and The Sick: The Value of Suffering |
| Sat. April 30 at 11:30 PM ET |
| In this program, we journey with Pope John Paul II around the world as he reaches out with the love of Christ to the sick and suffering. The Pope calls us all to do the same, just as Jesus did. |
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| The Young John Paul II - Witness To Evil |
| Sun. May 1 at 1 AM ET |
| With insights from childhood friends, historians, and biographers, this docu-drama explores the young adult years of Pope John Paul II focusing on his experiences during World War II. |
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| Pope John Paul II: In The Heart of History |
| Sun. May 1 at 2 PM ET |
| John Paul II is an extraordinary man who has deeply touched the lives of many during his Pontificate. The program shows us the many ways that he has spread the Gospel of Our Lord throughout the world. |
