Blessed John Paul II was beatified May 1, 2011 and the CatholicTV Network provided coverage from Rome and the Vatican. Relive the prayer vigil at Circus Maximus, Beatification Mass with Pope Benedict XVI and the Mass of Thanksgiving with Cardinal Francisco Bertone. His feast day is October 22. Celebrate John Paul the Great with our other archived programming at this page including:
- "The Pope in America" highlights from Pope John Paul II’s visits to the United States produced by Kevin Nelson
- "Be Not Afraid" special program on the passing of Pope John Paul II narrated by Jay Fadden with footage from Steve Sasso recorded during Sede Vacante in 2005
- Interview with John Paul II biographer George Weigel