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!
Awesome post! Thank you for adding this to the thread. Easter blessings to you! He is risen!
I am nothing but happy about the beatification of Pope John Paul. The celebration we had planned at our parish ran into an overscheduling-of-limited-facilities snafu, but my family will be going to a do at St. Matthews, “The Big Place,” 22,000 parishioners or something, because the substitute musicians can do the Spanish service at St. Luke’s.
Pope John Paul died on our Elen’s birthday that year, and she’s considering John Paul for her confirmation patron (or Joan of Arc). Anoreth set the precedent by choosing ST. Peter. “What?” says Bishop Emeritus Curlin. “Peter!” says Anoreth, in my red floral-print Pentecost frock, very firmly.