Beatification


The global village priest

Sheila Liaugminas | 01 May 2011
From the moment he passed away, he was called John Paul the Great. Now, he can be called Blessed John Paul II. Which is acknowledging what he was.

Church and monarchy share calendars

Sheila Liaugminas | 30 April 2011
Once again, major events are happening in the Catholic Church and the Royal Family around the same time.

Blessed John Paul II

Sheila Liaugminas | 15 January 2011

After he passed away and it seemed like most of the world converged on Rome to mourn the loss but also to celebrate a life that so touched humanity,cries of “Santo Subito!” went up from St. Peter’s Square. Looks like the crowds are getting their wish.

 
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