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 . A second miracle would have to be confirmed for him to then be officially canonized , or made a saint . Usually , process begins five years after death , Benedict OKs early death for John Paul .
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 .