John Paul II was canonized just nine years after his death, making it one of the fastest sainthood tracks ever. In a way, it's good that sainthood isn't just an automatic Pope Club bonus anymore.

Francis’ prolificacy in naming saints outpaced even that of St. John Paul II, who canonized 482 people during his 27 years as pope, more than all of his predecessors combined. Pope Francis named ...

Stacy Meichtry is The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Paris, where he writes about French politics and business. He also steers coverage of climate policy and the global luxury goods industry.

The family is also devoted to the cause of sainthood for Carlo ... But we do believe that Pope Francis is in a better place.” After St. John Paul II died in 2005, the mood was different.

St. John Paul II’s birthday is May 18; he was born on this day in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. When he was elected to the papacy ...