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Pope St. John Paul II
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 tradition holds the Virgin Mary was born.
Pope Francis Denounces Countries that Talk about Peace, but Make War
Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are in the production of arms.”
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 CNA Deutsch.
"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 Teresa’s personal items, including a first-class relic.
Five Keys to Better Understand the Encyclical Humanae Vitae
At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church.
15 Quotes from St. John Paul II on His Love for the Eucharist
Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist.
Pope Francis is Recovering in Same Hospital Room where John Paul II was Treated
Pope Francis is recovering from abdominal surgery this week in the same hospital room where St. John Paul II was treated throughout his pontificate.
Papal Foundation Visits Rome, Marks 35 Years and $200 Million in Donations to the Poor
The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, is in Rome this week for its annual pilgrimage and meeting with Pope Francis.
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Here’s How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence
What do a certain Polish nun and a certain Polish pope have in common? They both became saints and they were both instrumental in the institution of Divine Mercy Sunday, which offers many graces to the faithful.
In Poland, Lawmakers Condemn Disputed Report about John Paul II Abuse Cover-up
Polish lawmakers denounced a documentary alleging that when he was a cardinal and archbishop in Poland, Pope St. John Paul II covered up alleged child sexual abuse committed by priests.
Benedict XVI to be Buried in First Tomb of Pope John Paul II
Benedict XVI will be interred in the Vatican crypt in the same spot where Pope John Paul II was buried before his beatification.
Journalists Contradict Allegations of "cover up" Against John Paul II Before He was Pope
Journalists investigating secular and Catholic Church sources in Poland have called into question allegations by a Dutch writer that St. John Paul II “covered up” sexual abuse while still a bishop in Poland.
St. John Paul II’s "dark night" in Nicaragua
When then Pope John Paul II’s plane landed in Nicaragua on March 4, 1983, the authorities were waiting, including Daniel Ortega, who with his wife, Rosario Murillo, now lead the country’s current dictatorship.
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis Named among Patrons of World Youth Day 2023
The Virgin Mary will be the “patroness par excellence” of the youth gathering.
"I pray to John Paul II": How Ukrainian Refugee Found Shelter at Pope’s Former Residence
‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko.
St. John Paul II’s Former Residence in Poland Opens Doors to Ukrainian Refugees
Almost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland.
Five Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the Catholic Church Forever
You probably know that St. Pope John Paul II was the second longest-serving pope in modern history with 27 years of pontificate, and he was the first non-Italian pontiff since the Dutch Pope Adrian VI in 1523. But did you know that he changed the Catholic Church forever during those 27 years? Here are five reasons why:
