John Paul sainthood bid reaches landmark

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul's sainthood bid reached a landmark on Monday as investigators offered evidence of a purported miracle and a cardinal suggested it should be speeded up because there was no doubt of his sanctity. 

At a ceremony including solemn oaths and sacred rituals on the second anniversary of his death, Catholic officials formally concluded the first phase of a probe into his life and holiness.