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Nuns hold up a poster with portraits of Pope John Paul II, left, and John XXIII, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 27, 2014. Pope Francis has declared his two predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints in an unprecedented canonization ceremony made even more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

TAUBE: Canonizing John XXIII and John Paul II

By Michael Taube

Two persons walk in front of pictures of Pope John XXIII, left, and Pope John Paul II in Guatemala City, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII is drawing special attention in Latin America, reviving both warm memories of his frequent visits to the region and debate over his handling of sex-abuse scandals. (AP Photo/Luis Soto)

Obama praises new saints — Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

The shrine, formerly known as National Shrine of Blessed John Paul II, was renamed the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and unveiled during a Sunday ceremony. (KHALID NAJI-ALLAH/SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES)

Local ceremony honors canonization of John Paul II

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Catholics rename shrine for St. John Paul II in DC

Associated Press

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he is driven through the crowd after presiding over a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 27, 2014. Pope Francis has declared his two predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints in an unprecedented canonization ceremony made even more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis declares predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints

By Daniela Petrof - Associated Press

Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, left, and Pope Francis exchange gifts on the occasion of their private audience at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2014. Komorowski is in Rome to attend Sunday's canonization ceremony for John Paul II and John XXIII where Pope Francis will elevate the two popes to sainthood.(AP Photo/Vincenzo Pinto, Pool)

Pope Francis deeply influenced by both saintly pontiffs

By Daniela Petroff and Nicole Winfield - Associated Press