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| We declare and defi ne Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II to be saints and we enrol them among the saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole Church,” — Pope Francis |
By Martin Mutua and Agencies
Rome: The Catholic Church made history when it elevated two former Popes to sainthood on Sunday at a colourful event that was also presided by two of their successors at the St Peter’s square, Rome. The event was witnessed by thousands of people from all walks of life.