A man holding a flag picturing pope John Paul II watches pictures of Holy Mary in front of John Paul II Sanctuary in Krakow-Lagiewniki on April 27, 2014,after the canonization ceremony of Polish-born Pope John Paul II. Thousands of faithful flocked to the sanctuary to watch live from the Vatican a mass presided by Pope Francis to confer sainthood on John Paul II and John XXIII -- two influential popes who helped shape 20th century history. , AFP PHOTO/JANEK SKARZYNSKI