For the second straight day, Roman Catholic faithful filled St. Peter's Square on Monday in an outpouring of thanks for the fast beatification of John Paul II, a joyous celebration of the much-loved late pontiff.Full story
Catholic faithful around the world celebrate the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II.
Christians celebrated the promise of new beginnings in Jerusalem while at the Vatican, in a festively adorned St. Peter’s Square, the pope took note of recent events. NBC’s Ron Allen reports.
Thousands are expected in St. Peter's Square throughout the holiday, and Italian police — scared that bombers may target tourists and pilgrims — are adding extra security.
