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KRAKOW, Poland -- Pope Benedict XVI encouraged prayers Friday for the beatification of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, an eagerly awaited remark on a cause close to the hearts of many Poles.
Benedict has referred to John Paul as a great pope, "my beloved predecessor" and quoted from him extensively, but Poles were awaiting word on the beatification. Some even hoped Benedict would announce it during his four-day Poland tour.See the full content of this document
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Pope Urges Poles to Pray for John Paul's Beatification
Thousands of people lined the streets as Benedict rode through Krakow's central old town in his popemobile, gi...
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