The city of Rome and the Vatican are preparing for millions of visitors to attend the historic double canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII tomorrow, the AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) website reports today (April 26, 2014).
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of both John Paul II and John XXIII Sunday morning at the Vatican. This will be the first double canonization since the Middle Ages.
The interior ministry said that in addition to the 800,000 pilgrims that are expected to gather in St. Peter's Square for the ceremony, as many as 150 cardinals, 1,000 bishops, and 24 heads of state will also be in attendance.
Even retired Pope Benedict XVI will be at the Mass, according to Vatican Radio. He will reportedly not be at the altar but will instead join the group of cardinals and bishops at the ceremony.
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