Not a saint?
Despite his enduring popularity, there are Catholics who would, if they could, deny sainthood to Pope John Paul II, the pope who approved all levels of veneration for Padre Gaetano Catanoso. The story is here.
UPDATE: This Austrailian blogger offers thoughtful commentary on the issue of canonization for Pope John Paul II.
UPDATE II: This photo was taken by Len Catanoso of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome during the canonization of St. Gaetano Catanoso on Oct. 23, 2005.
Tags: canonization, miracles, My Cousin the Saint, Padre Gaetano Catanoso, Pope John Paul II, Saints, St. Peters Basilica
