Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 19:53
Italian police have recovered part of a religious relic stained with Polish pope John Paul II`s blood that was thrown away by thieves thinking it worthless, the Italian press reported on Saturday.
Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:30
The Italian Police have reportedly detained three thieves for stealing Polish pope John Paul II`s blood stained relic and discarding it away.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 13:24
Even as the police continue to look for the missing reliquary which had the blood of late Pope John Paul II and was stolen from a small church in Italy, the Italian Anti-Plagiarism Observatory has reportedly expressed fears that Satanic sects could be behind the theft.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:26
Pope John Paul II`s secretary says he "did not have the courage" to burn the pontiff`s notes, and is having them published, contrary to John Paul`s wish.
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 21:38
A device exploded inside a cathedral in northeastern Spain on Wednesday that is one of the country`s most popular religious and tourist attractions, causing some damage but no injuries, an official said.
Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 18:37
In an official announcement on Monday, Pope Francis declared sainthood dates for two Popes, late Pope John Paul II(1978 to 2005) and John XXIII (1958-1963).
Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 18:36
Pope Francis cleared Pope John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession and setting up a remarkable dual canonization along with another beloved pope, John XXIII.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 09:54
The Vatican congregation in charge of examining candidates for sainthoods has recognised a second miracle by John Paul II, leaving just a papal signature necessary to authorise the former pope`s canonisation.
Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 13:26
Late Pope John Paul II has been confirmed to be steps away from `sainthood` after his second miracle for a Costa Rican woman who was suffering from severe brain injury was approved by commission of theologians.
Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 21:30
A giant statue of the late Pope John Paul II billed as the world`s tallest has been unveiled in southern Poland.
Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 20:57
A corner of a big Rome piazza, known for hosting free rock concerts and political rallies, will be renamed after late pontiff John Paul II, with Pope Francis coming to unveiling ceremony on Sunday.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 09:47
When an 85-year old Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation citing poor health concerns, the entire Catholic world was stunned and shocked, with the Catholic Church in a quandary as it has to choose the successor by Easter.
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