Bill Maher calls Pope John Paul II's sainthood 'nice public relations

Regarding Pope John Paul II, who was cleared for sainthood in early July by current Pope Francis, liberal comedian Bill Maher writes on his Real Time blog:

I'm sorry, but for those believers out there, aren't these "miracle" tales kind of a tell that this religion is completely full of shit? Does anyone actually believe that the late Pope interceded on behalf of these two women and cured them?

In order to have a nice public relations story to honor one of the great Catholic legends we make up stories where they wield supernatural powers.

To be declared a saint, two "miracles" performed by the Pope had to be acknowledged by the Vatican.

@eScarry