Fr. Robert Barron: Impressions from St. Peter's Square
In this Word From Rome video series, Fr. Barron reports live during the 2014 canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. Find more information at http://WordFromRome.com.
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The canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII in 3D
Millions will follow the canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII, and the Vatican Television Center will use up to 33 TV cameras and nine satellites to make it happen. The Vatican's service will work along with others TV companies like Sky, Sony, Eutelsat, Globecast, DBW Communication and Nexo Digital. And though there's still a month to go, the event is already breaking records...not even the 2014 Sochi Olympics had so many satellites. MSGR. DARÍO VIGANÒ Director, Vatican Television Center "We decided to use technology so that all countries can experience the ceremony, even if it's from afar. We also want historians to have a high quality record of the canonization.” The main goal is for all people to experience the canonization in St. Peter's Square, even if they're at home. To make that happen 13 cameras will air the ceremony in 3D, 15 in High Definition, and five in 4K resolution. The event will also make its way to the big screen. Roug...
John Paul II and John XXIII to be declared saints on April 27th
September 30, 2013. (Romereports.com) It's official. Pope Francis has announced that he will canonize both John Paul II and John XXIII, on April 27th, 2014. The date is quite symbolic. It coincides with the Feast Day of Divine Mercy, which has a strong connection to John Paul II. The Polish pontiff was the first to mark that celebration and he passed away on the day in which the Church celebrated that very Feast Day back in 2005. At first it was believed that Pope Francis would canonize his predecessors on December 8th, but that date was later moved to April 27th, because milder temperatures will make it easier for pilgrims to travel to Rome.
Canonization date of John Paul II and John XXIII expected on Monday
September 29, 2013. (Romereports.com) Monday September 30th: That's the date when Pope Francis is expected to announce exactly when John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints of the Catholic Church. So far, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, has only said that they will both be canonized on the same date. The Congregation also said that the ceremony will take place in 2014, but it really hasn't given any more details. Interestingly, the person who has revealed the most is the Pope himself. On board his papal flight from Brazil to Rome, he told journalists that the canonization date will most likely be on Sunday April 27th, which marks the feast day of Divine Mercy. Ample time is also needed to work with local authorities, to they can plan accordingly for the hundreds of thousands of people who are expected to travel to Rome. In the case of John XXIII, who convened the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis waved the requirement of a second miracle, which...
Pope to announce canonization date of late popes on September 30
(Vatican Radio) "On September 30th, the Pope will hold consistory and on this occasion he will announce the date of canonizations." It is with these words that Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints responded to reporters who asked him when was the planned canonizations of John Paul II and John XXIII. The two Popes, who will be canonized at the same ceremony, will be canonized certainly in 2014. "I think it is difficult this year and will probably be next year" added Cardinal Amato on the sidelines of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini. Cardinal Amato only confirms what was already spoken of by the Pope himself. "The Holy Father on the plane that brought him to Brazil had already announced that the canonizations would not be imminent during the last months of 2013, but in 2014," says Cardinal Amato.
It's Official. Pope Francis to canonize John Paul II and John XXIII
July 5, 2013 (Romereports.com) Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood. On Friday morning, he signed a decree that attributes a miracle to the intercession of the late Polish Pope. This gives the green light for the Polish Pope to be declared a saint of the Catholic Church. The Pope also approved the canonization of Blessed John XXIII, who is remembered for calling the Second Vatican Council. A special consistory has been called by the Pope, to set a date for his canonization, even without the required miracle. FR. FEDERICO LOMBARDI Vatican Spokesperson “The road is open for the canonization of John XXIII, but a decree on a miracle has not yet been approved by the Pope. The Vatican's Causes for Saints has presented the situation to the Pope, so that a canonization can take place even without the second miracle.” A decree approving a miracle by Alvaro del Portillo, former prelate of Opus Dei, has also been approved, paving the way towards his future beatificat...