Beatification of Pope John Paul II

Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II at beatification in the Vatican

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Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Sister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      A portrait of John Paul II hangs above Pope Benedict XVI as he leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Sister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, in front of Pope Benedict XVI (R) during the beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor, the late John Paul II by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Sister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Sister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      A Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      A Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Prelate pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      St. Peter's Square is jammed as Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony attended by more than 1 million people  UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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      A portrait of John Paul II hangs on the Vatican during the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • A Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Prelate pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • A Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • St. Peter's Square is jammed as Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony attended by more than 1 million people  UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Sister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Sister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Sister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Sister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, in front of Pope Benedict XVI (R) during the beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor, the late John Paul II by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • A portrait of John Paul II hangs on the Vatican during the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • A portrait of John Paul II hangs above Pope Benedict XVI as he leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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  • Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani

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Prelates pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiA Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPrelate pay respect at the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiA Prelate kisses the coffin of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica  following his beatification in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiSt. Peter's Square is jammed as Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony attended by more than 1 million people  UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI kneels before the coffin of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican following his beatification on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in Vatican City on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiSister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiSister Marie Simon Pierre holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II,  during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiSister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, during his beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiSister Marie Simon Pierre (R), holds a relic containing blood of late Pope John Paul II, in front of Pope Benedict XVI (R) during the beatification ceremony in Vatican City on May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI beatified his predecessor, the late John Paul II by proclaiming him "Blessed" in a ceremony in Rome's St Peter's Square attended by more than 1 million people.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiA portrait of John Paul II hangs on the Vatican during the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiA portrait of John Paul II hangs above Pope Benedict XVI as he leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano SpazianiPope Benedict XVI (C) leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011.   UPI/Stefano Spaziani