Pope expected to recognize ` ` heroic virtue '' of John Paul II , declare him ` ` venerable '' and specific miracles must be attributed to John Paul before he becomes saint . Usually , process begins five years after death , Benedict OKs early death for John Paul .
Pope expected to approve `` heroic virtues '' of John Paul II , declare him `` venerable '' Two confirmed miracles must be attributed to John Paul before he becomes saint . Usually , process begins five years after death , Benedict OKs early start for John Paul .