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Double Pontiff Canonization Celebrated at Vatican

Pope Francis canonized Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in a ceremony made more historic by the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Image: The crowd gathered on St Peter's square during the canonization Mass of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
General view of the crowd gathered on St Peter's square during the canonization Mass of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II at the Vatican on April 27, 2014.FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP - Getty Images