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| John XXIII (left) and John Paul II were canonized Sunday by Pope Francis |
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| Bishop Michael Sis |
Midland Reporter-Telegram
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II today in St. Peter’s Square is an important moment in the Catholic Church. Some see it as Pope Francis’ way of uniting liberal and conservative factions of the church. Others question the pope’s slight departure from tradition. But Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo sees it as a progressive step for Catholics.
“This helps all of us to view Pope Francis in the context of the foundation John the XXIII and John Paul provided. He is building on what they did and affirming the heritage they have provided, therefore placing himself as the inheritor of that who seeks to continue the heritage,” Sis said.
The recognition of both popes resonates particularly with Sis and the San Angelo Diocese.
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