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Local Catholics take to the streets, parishes to celebrate canonizations of two popes

Catholics around the Archdiocese of Chicago came out to celebrate the canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II on April 27, but for many, it was the latter pontiff who was the focus of the celebrations.

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People gather outside of Holy Name Cathedral following a special Mass on April 27 in honor of the canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World