St. John Paul II’s ‘Dark Night’ in Nicaragua
The Polish Pope arrived in a country that was on the verge of a civil war in 1983.
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Podcasting Couple Journeys With Engaged and Married, Inspired by John Paul II
Two Become Family ministry launches ‘Pre-Cana With the Pope.’
‘Statecraft of a Saint’: George Weigel on What the Vatican Can Learn From JPII’s Diplomacy With Russia
In his speech on the 102nd anniversary of St. John Paul II’s birth, the papal biographer outlined key lessons, in particular with regard to the Holy See’s diplomatic relationships with authoritarian regimes.
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis Named Among World Youth Day 2023 Patrons
The new patrons of the upcoming Lisbon, Portugal, gathering were unveiled on May 18, the anniversary of the Polish Pope’s birth.
‘Everyone Was Crying’: Eyewitness Recalls Assassination Attempt on St. John Paul II
David DePerro, who was 9 years old at the time, saw the Pontiff shot at close range on May 13, 1981.
Could St. John Paul II be Declared a Doctor of the Church?
John Paul II himself proclaimed just one Doctor of the Church: St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Carl Anderson Receives Honor From Catholic Church in Poland
Anderson received the Totus Tuus award — known as the ‘Catholic Nobel’ in Poland — at the Royal Castle in Warsaw on Oct. 9.
George Weigel Lauds ‘Thoroughly Lovable’ John Paul II 101 Years After Saint’s Birth
The papal biographer marked the May 18 anniversary in remarks to the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
Postulator: St. John Paul II Remains a ‘Prophetic Voice’ Seven Years After Canonization
Referring to recent criticisms of St. John Paul II in Poland and elsewhere, Msgr. Oder said that devotion to the pope who led the Church from 1978 to 2005 would prove stronger than the attacks on him and his legacy.
In a World Gone Mad, What Would St. John Paul Do?
COMMENTARY: Father Karol Wojtyla faced harder times than ours, and he answered them by building an ‘extraordinary network of friendship’ that helped transform not just Poland but the worldwide Catholic Church.
