Thousands of Polish pilgrims were
in Rome on Sunday in honor of the historic figure John Paul II. John Paul II,
the first Polish Pope died in 2005 but on Sunday there was a canonization
ceremony, which elevated him to sainthood. He became a saint along with John
XXIII. The ceremony was attended by 800,000 people, including those who were
all over Rome at various squares watching on large screens and those at the
Vatican. This elevation to sainthood was a huge deal, as many people were
camped out in the streets in order to have a good spot for the ceremony. The
ceremony was not the only event as there were series of events to honor John
Paul II in the days leading up to the main event. As John Paul II brought out
lots of national pride in the Polish people, he also had a universal appeal.
His published poems were read at one of the events leading up to the
canonization. This is a great example to be of individuals being from different
areas, but being connected by a common belief. Catholicism is what is uniting
these different nations, and even though one country can take pride in one of
their own becoming a saint, everyone who follows the catholic religion is able
to take pride in a great pope being elevated to sainthood.
Monique Martinez
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