1.   John Paul beatified John XXIII after the church certified a miracle attributed to his intercession.

2.   John was beatified after the Vatican approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to his intercession.

3.   The church requires another miracle attributed to Mother MacKillop before she can achieve official sainthood.

4.   The Vatican certified Monday a miracle attributed to the intercession of Padre Pio, clearing the way for the beatification of the Capuchin monk.

5.   The decrees officially recognise miracles attributed to the three, thereby clearing the way for sainthood status.