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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Editor’s Minute: St. Anthony Messenger
As a magazine, one connected to a sprawling digital outreach, we're always listening. Yes, we listen to the news and to our many sources of inspirational information, always to bring strong content to you. More important, we listen to you, ...
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St. John Paul II’s secretary denies pope’s role in missing ‘Vatican girl’