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Somewhat oddly- when considered for sainthood- the Church only honors Posthumous miracles- after the death of the candidate. a minimum of three are required to secure the canonization process. If a person is designated a saint they are canonized- the term comes from Canon law- canon meaning rule. Much hangs on faith.
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One miracle was required for Pope John Paul's beatification, as the first step to canonisation. Pope Benedict waived the customary five year waiting period and allowed the investigation into John Paul's life and virtues to begin immediately.
The sole miracle was the cure of a young French nun from Parkinson's disease, which had initially seemed like the perfect case for a miracle as the Vatican fast-tracked John Paul's beatification. The nun, who suffered from the same disease that ravaged John Paul for years, had prayed to him for relief and one morning two months after John Paul died, woke up completely, inexplicably cured. This has been criticised as not a proven cure:
- Parkinson's disease takes years and could return;
- only an autopsy can prove whether Sister Marie Simon-Pierre really suffered from Parkinson's or from another neurological disease which has similar symptoms as Parkinson's but which can be cured. It is also reported that Sister Marie Simon-Pierre subsequently had a relapse.
On the evidence, it appears that no posthumous miracle can really be attributed to Pope John Paul II. Nevertheless his beatification will stand and, with the requirement now reduced from three to two miracles for canonisation, only one further miracle need be recognised by the Church for John Paul's canonisation as a saint. Time being of the essence, Pope Francis decided to proceed with the canonisation of John Paul II in April 2014, without any further miracle.
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What miracles did John Paul II perform during his time as Pope?
As a Pope, John Paul II was not officially recognized for performing miracles. However, there were many reported instances of miraculous healings and other extraordinary events attributed to his intercession or presence. These reports have not been officially confirmed by the Catholic Church.
Who was the Pope preceding John Paul II?
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
What were the two miracles attributed to Pope John Paul II?
Two miracles attributed to Pope John Paul II were the healing of a French nun, Sister Marie Simon-Pierre, from Parkinson's disease in 2005 and the healing of a Costa Rican woman, Floribeth Mora, from a brain aneurysm in 2011. These miracles were cited as evidence for his canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church.
What did Pope John Paul XXIII see as his role as the pope?
There was a Pope John Paul I and II and a Pope John XXIII but never a Pope John Paul XXIII
Was Pope John Paul Italian?
Pope John Paul I was Italian but Pope John Paul II was Polish.
What number was Pope John Paul?
Pope John Paul I was the 263rd popePope John Paul II was the 264th pope
Did Pope John Paul XXIII have a child?
There was a Pope John XXIII, a Pope John Paul I and a Pope John Paul II but not a Pope John Paul XXIII. None of them had any children. There was also Pope John XXIII. None of them were married or had any children.
Was Pope John Paul the 31st pope?
John Paul II was the 264th pope.
Who did Jesus affect Pope John Paul XXIII's life?
There has never been a Pope John Paul XXIII. There has been Pope John Paul I and John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. Which of these were you referring to?
Who became the first non-Italian pope in 1978?
There were three: 1.Pope Paul VI 2.Pope John Paul I 3.Pope John Paul II
Who was the first pope to use email?
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to use email.
