St. John Paul II: Media
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How is a pope elected?
Popes are elected for life. How do they get the job?
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How to become a saint: Canonization explained
Step 1: Be Catholic.
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Joseph Ratzinger's life before becoming Pope Benedict XVI
Overview of the early life of Benedict XVI, with a detailed discussion of his involvement...
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Pope John Paul II waving to pilgrims, September 10, 1989.
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Pope Paul VI consecrating Karol Józef Wojtyła a cardinal
Pope Paul VI consecrating Karol Józef Wojtyła a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church,...
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John Paul II at Shea Stadium
Pope John Paul II at Shea Stadium, Queens, New York, October 1979.
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Pope John Paul II greeting pilgrims during a visit to Coventry, Warwickshire, England,...
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John Paul II at the Western Wall
Pope John Paul II leaving a message at the Western Wall during his pilgrimage to...
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The Code of Canon Law being signed by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II signing the new Code of Canon Law as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger...
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Pope John Paul II blessing the crowd in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Christmas...
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