Category - beatification

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30 Apr 2011

Poles debate John Paul II's significance in his homeland

Polish Catholics say the beatification should make people "examine their consciences," and gain courage "to give up egoistic attitudes and behaviour."
15 Jan 2011

Archbishop welcomes move to beatify John Paul II

The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster has welcomed the announcement by the Pope that the late John Paul II will be beatified on 1 May in Rome.
19 Nov 2007

Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Franz Jägerstätter

"Franz Jägerstätter is a prophet with a global view and a penetrating insight which very few of his contemporaries had at that time; he is a shining example in his fidelity to the claims of his cons
6 Jun 2007

Austrian farmer to be recognised as 'martyr for peace'

Catholic peace campaigners have welcomed the news that an Austrian Farmer, killed for refusing to fight with the Nazis, is to be beatified by the Catholic church.