The official title of Pope John Paul II as a saint is "Saint John Paul II." He was canonized on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis, recognizing his significant contributions to the Catholic Church and his role in promoting peace and interfaith dialogue. His feast day is celebrated on October 22, the anniversary of his papal inauguration.
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Blessed is the title given to those who have been beatified much like saint is the title given to those who have been canonized.
Yes, Pope John Paul II was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2014.
He is the patron saint of World Youth Days.
US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens' official title is "Senior Associate Justice," meaning he is the associate justice with the longest tenure on the Court. Stevens was nominated by President Gerald Ford, and commissioned in 1975, more than 34 years ago.
John Paul II was not named after a saint; he chose the name in honor of his immediate predecessor John Paul I. John Paul I also chose his name in honor of his two immediate predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI.
Pope John Paul II is not yet a canonized saint nor is he a patron saint.
Yes, Pope John Paul II was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2014.
The feast day of Pope Saint John Paul II is on October 22.
The early Christian community declared Paul to be a saint. There was no official canonization process in place at the time. However, dying as a martyr was an automatic ticket to sainthood.
Saint John Ogilvie was canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 17, 1976.
Is on the north side of the Vatican Crypt in less than 100 ft from the tomb of Saint Peter