Abstract

Abstract:

Pope John Paul II, by beatifying and canonizing more people than all his predecessors, has provided multiple models of Christian holiness for the many different populations within the Church. While there have been abundant testimonies about Newman’s sanctity during his life and after his death, there have been a variety of reasons for the various delays in advancing his cause for beatification. The Pope’s declaration of Newman as “venerable” is the last step prior to beatification (1991).

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