Pope Asks for Prayers for John Paul in Krakow

Pope Benedict XVI, visiting Krakow, encouraged prayers for the beatification of his predecessor, Pope John Paul II.

Benedict has referred to John Paul as a great pope and quoted him extensively, but Poles were awaiting word on beatification.

Thousands of people lined the streets as Benedict rode through Krakow, giving him a loud welcome in the city where John Paul served as archbishop before becoming pope.