Pope sainthood debate stirs Vatican conclave expectations
Vatican observers weigh whether Pope John Paul II will be beatified quickly or only after a formal five year waiting period. Cardinals, Catholic media, and church officials discuss dispensing the rule to honor the late pope amid public calls for sainthood and a potential shift in succession dynamics.
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Catholics favor sainthood for Pope John Paul II poll findings
A Quinnipiac poll shows eight in ten American Catholics view Pope John Paul II as having kept a traditional church stance as positive for the church and two-thirds say he should be declared a saint. Respondents expect some changes from the next pope on married and women priests, while opposing abortion and the death penalty.
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China seeks closer ties with Vatican under next pope
Beijing urged the Vatican to create conditions for better China Vatican relations while preserving Taiwan its self ruled island. Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said concrete actions should replace barriers as Beijing considers how to engage the next pope. The Vatican maintains relations with Taiwan, which Beijing calls a breakaway province. The Patriotic Catholic Association backs state church control and did not attend the pope's funeral, highlighting the Taiwan dispute.
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