The Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII

Today April 27, 2014 will be a historical day for catholic especially the youth as two popes now ascend their titles from blessed into saints. Blessed Pope John XXIII and Blessed Pope John Paul II will now be canonized into the company of saints with the ceremony to be led by Pope Francis.

Blessed Pope John XXIII  or Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (25 November 1881 – 3 June 1963), was Pope from 28 October 1958 until 1963. His legacy included the Second Vatican Council which paved the ways with reforms in the church which was widely accepted and has also brought simplicity yet pious changes with the Catholic population. He was beatified September 3, 2000.

Habemus Papam! Welcome Pope Francis!

After just two days since the conclave started in Vatican City, white smoke appeared on the Sistine Chapel chimney which indicates that the College of Cardinals have chosen a new pope that will lead the Catholic Church. 

He is Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio from Argentina, 76 years old and a Jesuit priest has been elevated as the newest pope replacing the position by Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. The conclave which started Tuesday (March 12) has been much awaited by many Catholics around the world and is the first conclave that trended in the social media era. 

The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI suprized the world with his announcement of his resignation as the supreme pontif of the Catholic Church. It was unusual for Popes to resign since their title would usually be with them until their death. But he shares his letter on the real reason of his resignation with the letter below: