Reason 117: one of the first statues of saint John Paul II
This morning, Pope Francis canonized Popes John XXIII and John Paul II.
Artist: Kuzma. Kovačić; photo courtesy of Tourist Board Selca, by Daniel Troha Photography
John Paul II was revered by Croatians. The people of Selca built a statue of him back in 1996, out of gratitude for his support during Croatia’s bid for independence.
And today they celebrated his canonization.
Photos courtesy of selca.hr