Now, there are calls to de-canonise John Paul, who was made a saint in 2011, just six years after his death. Expand Close Pope John Paul II waves to cheering crowds from his Popemobile in September 1979 in Ireland. Getty Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Pope John Paul II waves to cheering crowds from his Popemobile in September 1979 in Ireland. Tainted imageUltimately, though, Bullivant believes that the public image of John Paul II will be tainted. And this report on Cardinal McCarrick really is very damning for John Paul.

Source: Irish Independent November 21, 2020 05:03 UTC