The canonization are due to their immense contribution to the church and testimonies of miracles from the lay faithfuls.
This would be the first-of-its-kind joint canonization of the former popes, who were both iconic figures in the 20th-century church, owing to their liberal nature. They will be elevated to sainthood during a Mass at St. Peter's Square this morning. In the light of this, tourists from and pilgrims from all over the world have been pouring into Rome to attend the event.