Vatican proclaims two popes saints in packed ceremony
Pope Francis has proclaimed John XXIII and John Paul II, two of the great popes of the 20th century, saints today in a double canonization front of thousands of people in Vatican City, Rome.
Crowds gather for Vatican canonisation of Popes
Crowds expected to reach a million people have begun gathering in Saint Peter's Square and nearby streets of Rome to watch the Vatican canonise two Popes.
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Pope Francis declares John XXII and John Paul II saints
Pope Francis has declared John XXIII and John Paul II saints in a ceremony made more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
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How Popes John Paul II and John XXIII became saints
The men being made saints today left their mark on the Catholic Church in different ways. Here's all you need to know about the pontiffs.