Polish experts reject claim JPII ‘covered up abuse,’ urge all church records be opened to give full context
KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — The fact that Cardinal Karol Wojtyla — the future Pope John Paul II — knew about abuse when he was an archbishop of Krakow, Poland, is neither new nor surprising, experts say. What remains to ...
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Notes from a Friar: Pope John Paul II and Suffering
Throughout the last years of his papacy, John Paul II relied on God to endure his failing health.
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John XXIII and John Paul II: Beloved Saints
It was certainly no surprise when Pope Francis declared that Blessed John Paul II (1978-2005) would be the next papal saint. The Polish pope’s canonization seemed only a matter of time, just like that of Blessed Mother Teresa.
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Lent with the Saints: John Paul II
Saint John Paul II in his life, his ministry as pope, and especially his dying, lived that mystery.
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St. Rita of Cascia, Peacemaker
She shows what the Lord accomplishes when he finds humble hearts open to his love.
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St. John Paul II’s secretary denies pope’s role in missing ‘Vatican girl’