[Thorin]

I am glad for the clarification. I have no doubt John Paul will one day be canonized, but I think declaring him a "martyr" would twist the concept of martyrdom beyond recognition.

[mirabile_dictu]

"I have no doubt John Paul will one day be canonized, but I think declaring him a "martyr" would twist the concept of martyrdom beyond recognition."

Unfortunately the papacy of JPII will long be remembered for his twisting the concept of canonization and sainthood beyond recognition.