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Thousands of pilgrims gather as Vatican declares Popes John Paul II & John XXIII saints

Vatican City, April 27 (ANI): Tens of thousands of pilgrims tried to move past barricades around the Vatican in the early hours of Sunday morning in an effort to be in pole position for the canonisation ceremony that declared Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints. It is the first time two popes have been canonised at the same time. Giant screens were set up in nearby streets and elsewhere in the city for those unable to get into the square. Thousands of Polish pilgrims crammed into streets around the Vatican after having spent the night dancing and singing. The event will be attended by Heads of States, members of royal families and government officials from around the world. There will also be one special guest, Emeritus Pope Benedict. Apr 27, 2014
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Costa Rican 'miracle' woman arrives for JPII's canonisation

The beneficiary of one of Pope John Paul II's two 'miracles', necessary for him to be made a saint, has arrived in Rome to witness his canonisation on Sunday. Costa Rican woman Floribeth Mora Diaz was cured from a brain aneurysm. Duration: 01:36 Apr 26, 2014
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Celebrity News - 25/4/2014

2014 is shaping up to be a pretty good year for Seth Meyers. Not only did the comedian take over as host of Late Night but he’s also been tapped to emcee this year’s Emmy Awards. And on top of that, the former SNL star was also named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People. Other celebs from the entertainment world making the list: Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Robert Redford, Matthew McConaughey, Kerry Washington, Amy Adams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robin Wright, Christy Turlington Burns, Alfonso Cuaron and Steve McQueen. The ladies from “The Other Woman” have been doing lots of publicity for the movie and now that the comedy is opening this weekend, we’ll see if all that promotion pays off. Also opening is action thriller “Brick Mansions” starring the late Paul Walker. Apr 26, 2014
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Sing-along saint: Showbiz gets papal inspirationromains

Pope John Paul II's extraordinary life is being set to music in Rome, with audiences enjoying a flourish of theatre shows about the former playwright and future saint ahead of his canonisation on Sunday. Duration: 02:43 Apr 26, 2014
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Sainthood looms for John Paul II and John XXIII

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will join the roster of saints at a historic Vatican ceremony on Sunday seen as an attempt to unite conservatives and reformists, with some 800,000 pilgrims expected in Rome. Duration: 02:36 Apr 25, 2014