The reports are many that the last hurdle has been crossed. The Vatican congregation responsible for such things has attested to a second needed-for-canonization miracle, attributable to Pope John Paul II and will be submitting it to Pope Francis for his approval.
They have likewise concluded in favor of a miracle attributable to Blessed Pope John XXIII.
Thus, it is rumored, Pope Francis may canonize both men on December 8 this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Stay tuned for more!