Pope St. John Paul II
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Vatican releases new guidelines on human dignity, ‘urgent’ need to form consciences
The 40-page pastoral framework document highlights the urgent need to respond to Pope Francis’ call “to solidarity and fraternal love... Read more
The true story of the International Day of the Unborn Child and the role of St. John Paul II
On March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the International Day of the Unborn Child is celebrated... Read more
John Paul II’s biographer says late pope is a model for Catholics in fighting antisemitism
Speaking at a conference on Monday, George Weigel reflected on John Paul II’s “distinctly personal” relationship with the Jewish people. Read more
Saint John Paul II National Shrine to host exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent
On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit... Read more
SEEK25 highlights theology of the body as a remedy for modern identity crisis
Speakers called on young Catholics to dive deeper into their understanding of human sexuality and their identity as sons and... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of former president Jimmy Carter’s life
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, characterized the life former U.S. president Jimmy... Read more
How could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have ended up in Loreto, Italy?
Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where... Read more
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace but make war
Francis denounced the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are... Read more
How St. John Paul II helped bring down the Berlin Wall: 35 years later
“I am absolutely convinced that without Pope John Paul II, German reunification would not have been possible,” Martin Rothweiler told... Read more
An atheist for 35 years, she reencountered God at the tomb of St. John Paul II
Belén Perales was an atheist for 35 years. But her life changed dramatically on a visit to the tomb of... Read more
5 ways St. John Paul II changed the Catholic Church forever
St. John Paul II was the second-longest-serving pope in modern history with 27 years of pontificate and the first non-Italian... Read more
Saintly superhero: When Marvel Comics told the life story of John Paul II
St. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, is one of the... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of life of 100-year-old former U.S. president
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, has characterized the life of 100-year-old former... Read more
‘Mother Teresa: Life, Spirituality, and Message’ exhibit opens at St. John Paul II Shrine
A temporary exhibit is now open at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., of many of Mother... Read more
Mother Teresa and St. John Paul II: a look at their holy friendship
St. John Paul II and Mother Teresa weren’t just friends. As followers of Christ, they complemented each other in profound... Read more
5 keys to better understand the encyclical Humanae Vitae
At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Francis donates ambulance, opens war trauma center in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner and prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is traveling to Ukraine... Read more
Catholic high school decades in the making breaks ground in northern Colorado
Twelve seniors who pioneered St. John Paul II High School as freshmen four years ago graduated on the 44 acres... Read more
Pastoral genius of St. John Paul II: 40 years ago, he laid foundation for World Youth Day
Nearly 40 years ago, an event was held in Rome that laid the foundations for what today is World Youth... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2024: How to obtain a plenary indulgence
St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska both became saints, and they were both instrumental in the institution... Read more
