Pope St. John Paul II
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John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more
Spanish archbishop encourages faithful to attend canonizations
Archbishop Jose Ansejo Pelegrina of Seville, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter inviting Catholics to take part in pilgrimages to... Read more
Papal canonizations to be a spiritual event, cardinal stresses
At a Monday news conference detailing preparations for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, the... Read more
US bishops designate St John Paul II National Shrine
Ahead of Bl. John Paul II’s April 27 canonization, the U.S. bishops have named a D.C.-based facility as a national... Read more
Up to 5 million may go to Rome for Papal canonizations
As many as 5 million people could travel to Rome for the April 27 canonization of John XXIII and John... Read more
Personal notes underscore John Paul II's Marian devotion
In private letters of Bl. John Paul II which have been published by his former secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the... Read more
Unburned letters of John Paul II reveal richness of Trinity
The personal notes of JPII published by former secretary Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, which the pontiff asked to be burned, reveal... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI recalls life of John Paul II
In lengthy excerpts of an interview published in an Italian newspaper, Benedict XVI speaks of his time collaborating with John... Read more
Burning of JPII's letters would be senseless, cardinal says
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz addressed his controversial publishing of letters which John Paul II asked to be burned, affirming that the... Read more
Mexico Cathedral to receive John Paul II relic
The Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mexico City will open its Holy Door on Feb. 9 to receive a first-class... Read more
Police recover stolen JPII relic, bishop forgives thieves
An Italian bishop has voiced forgiveness for those responsible for stealing a relic of the blood of Blessed Pope John... Read more
Relic of John Paul II's blood stolen from Italian church
A reliquary containing drops of the blood of Blessed Pope John Paul II has been stolen from a church in... Read more
DC concert to share message of Bl. John XXIII, John Paul II
An upcoming concert in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the lives and canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II,... Read more
Vatican bureaucracy can leave Popes uninformed, JPII secretary reveals
At times, Blessed Pope John Paul II was not well informed by his associates, according to Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of... Read more
Recent Popes complement each other, Cardinal Dolan notes
Each of the last three Popes has had a different but complementary emphasis, highlighting different aspects of the faithful and... Read more
John Paul II shrine prepares for canonization with joy
Upon hearing the official date for John Paul II’s canonization, the Washington, D.C., shrine dedicated to the former Pope is... Read more
Benedict could attend canonizations, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office announced that Benedict XVI could participate in the canonization ceremony next April... Read more
John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday
The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore John Paul II document on women
The Pontifical Council for the Laity is slated to hold a study seminar on one of Blessed John Paul II's... Read more
Indian archdiocese receives relic of Pope John Paul II
A reliquary containing a cloth with a drop of blood from Blessed Pope John Paul II will be displayed for... Read more
