Pope Francis and Pope Pope John XXIII to be made saints in special ceremony . Pair -- and John XXIII , who will canonize them -- are eight most popular pontiffs . John XXIII and John Paul II both came from humble backgrounds . Commentators say Pope John XXIII may be looking to heal rift within church .
Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II to be made saints in special ceremony . Pair -- and Pope Francis , who will canonize them -- are three most popular pontiffs . John XXIII and John Paul II both came from humble backgrounds . Commentators say Francis may be looking to heal rift within church .