Pope St. John Paul II
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What Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel teaches us about God’s creation, woman and man
Michelangelo’s artistic masterpiece broke new ground in portraying the dynamic creative acts of God, art historian Elizabeth Lev said. Read more
New film about Polish cardinal’s fight against communism coming in November
In U.S. theaters Nov. 15 and 17, “Prophet” relates the important events in the life of Blessed Stefan Wyszyński, who... Read more
Catholic doctor criticizes Pontifical Academy for Life’s appointing of abortion advocates
In an article published Oct. 19, Spanish doctor José María Simón Castellví warned that these appointments are “just the opposite... Read more
The reasons St. John Paul II gave for adding the Luminous Mysteries to the rosary
Twenty years ago, St. John Paul II published “Rosarium Virginis Mariae,” adding five Luminous Mysteries to the traditional 15 meditated... Read more
Priests reject controversial synod poster: it’s ‘out of bounds and confusing’
Two Spanish priests recently posted their analyses on social media of a controversial drawing posted to the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: Archbishop explains the pastoral and political impact of visit
The archbishop of Kazakhstan’s only Catholic archdiocese said the visit of Pope Francis is of unique significance to the country’s... Read more
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s encounters with five popes
England’s longest-serving monarch had her first meeting with a pope in 1951 while still a princess. Read more
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... Read more
VP Kamala Harris repeats claim that religious Americans can support abortion
The vice president's recent statement flies in the face of the Catholic Church's clear condemnation of abortion. Read more
How Latvia’s Christian churches use JPII’s natural law teaching to defend life and family
The archbishop of Riga, Latvia, spoke about the critical need for ecumenical cooperation. Read more
George Weigel on what the Vatican can learn from JPII’s diplomacy with Russia
The papal biographer said the Vatican ought to realize that ‘appeasement of communist regimes never works.’ Read more
John Paul II’s mom chose life after her doctor advised an abortion
Over one hundred years ago on May 18, Emilia Wojtyla gave birth to her second son, Karol, after a difficult... Read more
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. Read more
Church leaders and scholars to explore St. John Paul II’s ‘natural law legacy’
Speakers will include papal biographer George Weigel and Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk. Read more
‘Everyone was crying’: An eyewitness recalls the attempted assassination of St John Paul II
David DePerro was 9 years old when he saw the shooting in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
‘I pray to St. John Paul II every day’: How a Ukrainian refugee found shelter at the pope’s former residence
‘Through the intercession of St. John Paul II, God led us to this residence,’ said Eleanor Petritschenko. Read more
Carl Anderson: ‘The Christian heritage of the West cannot be preserved by looking backward’
The former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus was speaking at the Angelicum in Rome. Read more
St. John Paul II’s former residence in Poland opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Almost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland. Read more
Pope Francis commends university in Poland for six centuries of Catholic education
Pope Francis encouraged the students at the university to live out its motto: “Go and make disciples.” Read more
