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How Did Pope John Paul II Become A Saint
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5) When asked if I think that Pope John Paul II is worthy to become a saint, I immediately looked up the definition of a saint, and to find what it takes to be canonized as a saint. A person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration. From this definition, it says you need to be recognized by a Christian Church, through holy deeds. There is no doubt in my mind that Pope John Paul II deserves to be canonized as a saint. He performed countless holy deeds. To name a couple, he defended religion against communists, and even forgave a man

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