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John Paul II

St. John Paul II appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica following his election the evening of Oct. 16, 1978. Soviet political prisoners from various backgrounds begged St. John Paul II's help in secret messages after his election, according to a former inmate. (CNS photo/Reuters)

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Soviet prisoners of conscience petitioned St. John Paul II for help

Jonathan Luxmoore|May 13, 2020|3 Min Read

Pope Francis blesses the tomb of Pope John Paul I with holy water in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 2, the feast of All Souls, in 2015. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Pope Francis to offer Mass at tomb of John Paul II on saint’s 100th birthday

Hannah Brockhaus|May 12, 2020|2 Min Read

St. John Paul II’s father, Karol Wojtyła, and mother, Emilia, with their eldest son, Edmund. (Archidiecezja Krakowska via CNA)

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St. John Paul II’s parents’ sainthood cause has officially opened

Catholic News Agency|May 7, 2020|3 Min Read

Pictured is the cover of a new volume released by the Vatican Publishing House, together with Paulist Press, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II. The preface of the book, titled "A Celebration: In Words and Images," was written by Pope Francis, who called his predecessor "a great witness of faith, a great man of prayer" and a "trustworthy guide for the church at a time of great change." (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

During pandemic, film, books will commemorate St. John Paul's legacy

Carol Glatz|May 6, 2020|4 Min Read

St. John Paul II waves farewell to the people of Papua New Guinea from the steps to his aircraft Jan. 18, 1995. March 25, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of his prophetic encyclical "Evangelium vitae" ("The Gospel of Life").

Naumann: Mark anniversary of 'Gospel of Life' with commitment to moms

Julie Asher|Mar 23, 2020|4 Min Read

Karol and Emilia Wojtyła's wedding portrait. (Public domain via CNA)

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Krakow archbishop opens beatification causes of St John Paul II's parents

Catholic News Agency|Mar 11, 2020|2 Min Read

In this June 28, 2017 file photo, Pope Francis, left, and Pope Benedict XVI, meet each other on the occasion of the elevation of five new cardinals at the Vatican. Retired Pope Benedict XVI has broken his silence to reaffirm the value of priestly celibacy, contributing to a bombshell book at the precise moment that Pope Francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained to address the Catholic priest shortage. (L'Osservatore Romano/AP via Crux)

In tempest over Benedict XVI and book on celibacy, ‘It is as it was’

John L. Allen Jr.|Jan 15, 2020|5 Min Read

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Faith

'Every page was an act of prayer': New manuscript reveals devotion of St. John Paul II

Courtney Mares|Oct 9, 2019|3 Min Read

St. John Paul II in prayer

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9/11: When John Paul II grieved with America

Mary Farrow|Jul 27, 2018|7 Min Read

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