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During the visit of Rome mayor Gianni Alemmano to Pope John Paul II’s native town of Krakow, Poland, he said that the beatification processs of the holy pontiff might come early next year in April, the fifth anniversary of the Pope’s death. If so, the process of Pope John Paul II’s canonization could turn out to be the fastest, surpassing that of Mother Teresa known for her charity work among the poorest in Calcutta, India. Pope John Paul II was succeeded by the current Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI who started the Polish pontiff's beatification two months after he died in April 5, 2005.

The beatification which leads to sainthood involves a close scrutiny of the life of the candidate including a consideration of a miracle attributed to his intercession. Oftentimes it involves a complete recovery from an incurable medical condition documented scientifically. In the case of Pope John Paul II, Vatican authorities are looking into a reported cure of a French nun from Parkinson’s disease.

The correspondence of Pope John Paul with a Polish woman Wanda Poltawska, 88 years old, whom he met in 1962 is an interesting aspect of his life which will be examined in his path for sainthood. A book based on excerpts from their letters will be published early next year in Italy. Vatican officials believe there is no romantic link between Poltawska and the pope. (Photo Credit: mycousinthesaint) =0=

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