World | Pope John Paul II John Paul II to Be Beatified in May Pope Benedict certifies miracle healing By Matt Cantor Posted Jan 14, 2011 8:52 AM CST Copied Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi meets journalists at the Vatican, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito) Pope John Paul II will be beatified May 1, the Vatican announced today. The news follows Pope Benedict's determination that his predecessor performed a miracle when a nun was cured of Parkinson’s disease after praying to him, the Los Angeles Times reports. It’s been a speedy road toward sainthood for the late pope; Benedict opened the process weeks after his predecessor died nearly six years ago. A second verified miracle is required before he can be canonized; click to see the entire process of becoming a saint. Read These Next Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. Tillis, who opposes Trump bill, won't seek reelection. Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies Musk renews attack on Trump's bill. Report an error