Francis : John XXIII 's announced the canonization of two predecessors . He says David Perry Vatican II was `` divine '' work , so Francis required two miracle . People used to become saints by popular acclamation . Papacy controlled process later , he says . Perry : In canonizing only one conservative , one liberal pope , Francis sends unifying message .
David Perry : Pope Francis announced the canonization of two predecessors . He says John XXIII 's Vatican II was `` divine '' work , so Francis required only one miracle . People used to become saints by popular acclamation . Papacy controlled process later , he says . Perry : In canonizing one conservative , one liberal pope , Francis sends unifying message .