Was Pope John Paul 2nd made a saint?

Answer 1

Not yet, but the process is in the works.

Answer 2

No, not yet. His cause for beatification and canonization is currently in the Roman phase, which means the necessary materials for the cause of beatification have been collected on a diocesan level first and then handed over to the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints (which happened April 2nd, 2007), who will then review it and check the authenticity of any reported miracles. Then the Pope must declare the life of John Paul II venerable, that is that he is an example worthy of imitation. This has to do with an investigation that the Congregation will undertake to look for the presence of the human and supernatural virtues in his life. Oh, and also, all of his written works must be reviewed, and the man wrote a ton.

After he is declared venerable, a miracle post-mortem due to JP's intercession must be approved by the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints and then by the Pope.

Since there was already an attributed miracle (actually several), this has been presented before he was declared venerable. The miracle post-mortem that has been presented for consideration for the process of beatification was the sudden and unexplainable healing of a French nun from Parkinsons disease, the same disease that John Paul II had.

After the miracle is approved, the beatification can take place and that takes time. The Pope will probably do that personally since John Paul II was Pope (I say this because recently Benedict XVI has allowed beatifications to take place in the diocese where the person lived... whereas in the past, everything was usually done in Rome).

After the beatification, one more miracle post-mortem due to John Paul's intercession would be required to be studied and approved before he could be proclaimed a saint.

By the way, as someone kindly pointed out, sainthood is something that happens as a result of one's intimate union with Christ. So, anyone who is saved and ends up in heaven is already a "saint." By proclaiming someone a saint (canonization), the Church declares that that person's life is an example to follow and that it is certain that that person is indeed in heaven with Jesus (thus the need for two miracles after the person's death due to their intercession as evidence - if not proof).

To check out more information on the Cause of John Paul II, check out the website of his cause:

http://www.vicariatusurbis.org/Beatificazione/

FYI, the Italian site is much more complete than the English, so if you can read the Italian, it's better.

Answer 3

In a general sense, a saint is just someone who believes in Jesus and tries to do his works (most of Paul's epistles are addressed to the "saints" of some city). I believe that Pope John Paul II did a lot of good in the world and did his best to lead a Christ-life life.

The Catholic Church canonizes certain people after they've died to recognize their particular devotion. The Catholic Church also has a strict set of prerequisites that must be met before a person can be beatified (blessed) or canonized as a saint. These include a certain number of miracles. Pope John Paul II was well-loved, so the Vatican is trying to fast-track the process.

Answer 4

Not yet.

But the canonization process is in the works.

Saints are people in heaven or on their way to heaven. All Christians dead and alive are saints.

The Catholic Church selects some of the most extraordinary examples, does in-depth research, and canonizes them.

Canonization is the solemn declaration by the Pope that a deceased member of the faithful may be proposed as a model and intercessor (not mediator) to the Christian faithful on the basis of the fact that the person lived a life of heroic virtue or remained faithful to God through martyrdom.

Here is the modern method of canonization:

In order to allow greater objectivity and less emotion, no petition for sainthood can be made until at least 5 years after the candidate’s death.

This rule was overruled for Pope John Paul II by Pope Benedict XVI.

+ Diocesan Investigation +

A diocese, parish, religious congregation, or association asks the bishop of the diocese in which the candidate died to open the investigation. After Vatican approval, the bishop forms a diocesan tribunal.

Witnesses are called before the tribunal to recount the candidate’s heroic exercise of Christian virtues. All documents regarding the candidate must be gathered.

At this point he is entitled to the title of Servant of God.

+ Vatican Investigation +

All documentation is passed on to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican.

The cause undergoes an examination by nine theologians.

If passed, the cause is for examined by the Congregation.

If passed, the cause is presented to the Pope for approval. A decree is published and read publicly.

+ Beatification +

A miracle attributed to the Servant of God is necessary.

The miracle must be proven through an appropriate investigation and another decree is issued.

Then the Pope decides on beatification.

With beatification, the candidate receives the title of Blessed.

+ Canonization +

Another miracle occurring after beatification is needed for canonization (sainthood), attributed to the Blessed’s intercession.

This miracle must again be proven through an appropriate investigation.

Papal infallibility is involved with canonization.

The Blessed acquires the title of Saint.

+ With love in Christ.

Answer 5

Not yet. His is a very interesting case because canonization processes are very strict and long but, supported by many catholics and because of his closeness to Pope Benedict, his process is in the "fast track". He has not even been beatified, which is usually a first level that takes years, but we are all waiting for that one miracle that will turn him a saint.
I believe he has always been a saint though, and I was blessed and fortunate to see him closely in person.

Answer 6

Scripture teaches that you are a saint when you are alive. This is according to the new testament epistles (to the saints...). If you are not a saint when you die, then you cannot become one. You need to repent, be baptized in Jesus' Name for the remission of sin, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This is how you gain sainthood.

Answer 7

Anyone who is in heaven is a saint. JP II is not yet a canonized saint but the process of canonization is going on.

Answer 8

I do not know if he has been yet or, not? I did hear talk of this though.

In my heart, he was a saint and I miss him very much!

Answer 9

he is in the process of becoming a saint. . . .could be a while!

Answer 10

Not yet, I think he needs one more miracle. The investigation for cannonization is still ongoing.