Pope John Paul II likely to be canonized in December-second miracle approved

The Vatican congregation in charge of examining candidates for sainthoods has recognized a second miracle by John Paul II, leaving just a papal signature necessary to authorize the former pope's canonization, Italian news agency ANSA reported Tuesday. The Polish pope is likely to be canonized by the end of the year in a ceremony which could take place in December, the agency said. Vatican theologians in June had attributed a second miracle to John Paul II, which Vatican sources had said would "amaze the world," the report said...Continue reading at GMA News