They're canonising the Council!
Out of 266 popes in Catholic history, over 80 are canonised saints. But a curious pattern has emerged in the modern era: nearly every single pope since the mid-20th century is on the fast track to sainthood, while historic titans like Pius XII, Leo XIII, and Pius XI remain frozen in historical limbo. Why was Pope John Paul II canonised in record speed, while popes who led the Church through World War II or authored defining encyclicals have their causes stalled or ignored entirely? Is papal sainthood a genuine recognition of heroic virtue, or has the canonisation process turned into an exercise in institutional politics and Vatican II validation?
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