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John Paul II: a man indispensable to the fall of the Soviet Union

Apr 17, 2014

Bl. John Paul II’s key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact can be attributed to his vision of the human being, informed by personalism and the Catholic faith.
John XXIII, John Paul II linked by love of dialogue with world

Apr 17, 2014

John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, are “bound together” by their love for addressing the world in conversation, a cardinal who worked with them both has said.
Pope: Meditate on Christ's passion during Holy Week

Apr 15, 2014

In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Francis urged the congregation to consider how their actions and attitudes reflected the various characters in the story of Jesus’ passion and death.
Pope expresses solidarity, comfort for fire victims in Chile

Apr 15, 2014

Pope Francis voiced his spiritual closeness to all those affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile, that so far has left 12 dead and has destroyed some 2,000 homes.
Pope Francis warns against the dictatorship of narrow thought

Apr 11, 2014

In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned faithful against idealizing one’s own way of thinking and encouraged them to be vigilant in prayer, noting that a closed mind leaves no room for God.
Migrants in Holy Land look forward to papal visit

Apr 11, 2014

Migrant workers in the Holy Land are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Palestine, Israel and Jordan next month, and are praying for its success.
Our lives should have the flavor of the Gospel, Pope observes

Apr 10, 2014

During his general audience Pope Francis began a new catechesis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, drawing specific attention to wisdom and noting that it illuminates our actions and draws us closer to God.
Pope mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence

Apr 10, 2014

In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and appealed to the country’s leaders to foster peace and respect human dignity.
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival

Apr 09, 2014

The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time during the John Paul II International Film Festival, being held April 3-12 in Miami.
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth

Apr 09, 2014

Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders, Belgium, accompanied by the Bishop of Ghent, Luc Van Looy.