'In the blue corner, hailing for the New York Times.... Maureen Dowd And... in the brown corner, hailing for Baltimore, Maryland ... George Weigel Maureen Dowd’s Catholic Problem - George Weigel - National Review Online
An answer from the man who knew Pope John Paul II better than just about anyone else... his biographer, George Weigel, to those who are condemning JPII's beatification. NOTE: A beatification is NOT a declaration of 'sainthood'. It is the first step in the process that can lead to that outcome. A John Paul II Beatification Catechism - George Weigel - National Review Online