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John Paul II's cause now has its own publication, "Totus Tuus"

The site for the publication of "Totus Tuus" is "Causa di Beatificazione e di Canonizzazione di Giovanni Paolo II". Details follow:

Totus Tuus official monthly publication on the cause for the beatification and canonisation of the Servant of God John Paul II

Rome (Fides Service) - The cause for the beatification and canonisation of the Servant of God John Paul II has its own official monthly publication Totus Tuus issued by the Vicariate of Rome. The cause for the beatification and canonisation of the late Pope was officially opened on 28 June 2005 in the cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St John Lateran. The news had been announced six week earlier on May 13 by Pope Benedict XVI at an audience with the clergy of Rome in St John’s. The cause was opened thanks to a special dispensation which swayed the Canon Law rule that a period of five years after the death must pass before a cause may be opened.

Totus tuus will offer documentation, analysis and information on the cause for the beatification and canonisation of the Servant of God John Paul II for which the postulator is Fr. Slawomir Oder. The publication will also serve as a means of connection of all the people anxious to see the cause reach its conclusion and are offering support in material and prayer. The first issue will be distributed free of charge on request to www.vicariatusurbis.org/beatificazione Already 25,000 copies have been requested. Tutus Tuus is available in Polish, English, Italian and Spanish and soon in French, Russian and Chinese.

The Postulator receives an endless stream of letters from children, mothers, couples written by hearts filled with faith, written to testify the holiness of the life of John Paul II and graces obtained through his intercession. A few of the most poignant messages will be included in the magazine, as well as drawings, poetry, postcards and letters found in St Peter’s Square the morning after the Pope’s death or on his tomb during this first year since his passing to the house of the Father. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 16/3/2006 - Righe 21, parole 304)

posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 8:55 AM