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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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A Polish honor guard stands before the sanctuary at St. Hyacinth as a group of young musicians play for the congregation before the start of a celebratory service on April 27. Members of the pilgrimage from Holy Trinity joined people already waiting at the basilica.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World