Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said as many as 150 cardinals and 1,000 bishops would attend the canonization ceremony , as well as 24 heads of state , Vatican Radio reported . John XXIII will attend the canonization of John XXIII and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI . Vatican says 1,000 cardinals and 1,000 bishops expected to attend ceremony . as many as 150 pilgrims are expected to witness the event in St. Peter 's Square .
John XXIII will attend the canonization of John XXIII and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI . Vatican says 1,000 cardinals and 1,000 bishops expected to attend ceremony . as many as 150 pilgrims are expected to witness the event in St. Peter 's Square .