[Dr. Sivana]

Say what you want, but I stand with Francis on this one

Canonizations often take decades or even centuries. Once there is momentum, it is hard to stop the gears. This was in motion for some time.

[ebb tide]

Canonizations often take decades or even centuries.

Not anymore, thanks to JP II. He himself was canonized just nine years after his death.

Every deceased pope since VC II has been canonized, with the exception of John Paul I, who only held office for 33 days.

The last pope, prior to the council , to have been canonized is Pope St. Pius X, who died in 1914.

[Salvation]

Where are the two miracles required for a canonization?