How many people did Pope John II beatify during his pontificate?
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Pope John II beatified 1344 people during his pontificate, which was the most ever done by a single pope. The beatifications took place between 1981 and 1994, and included many people who had died in the Holocaust, as well as Christian martyrs from various parts of the world. John II's beatifications were a major part of his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between different religions and cultures.
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