St. Pope John Paul II Archives

Three bogus objections to thinking about the next pope

Jun 28, 2020

Three common objections that arise anytime the conversation turns to the next pope turn out to be all bunk.

Encyclical calls all Catholics to work toward Christian unity, says bishop

May 27, 2020

The 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s encyclical “Ut Unum Sint” should remind Catholics “the way of ecumenism is the way of the church” and they are “called to espouse a strong commitment to building Christian unity,” Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, Pennsylvania, said May 25.

By Catholic News Service

Italy’s most notorious unsolved mystery illustrates Vatican’s trust deficit

May 27, 2020

When it comes to reform efforts of any sort, the Vatican doesn’t just face challenges in the here-and-now. It also faces a historical trust deficit, grounded in genuine episodes of cover-up and scandal which have been part of the Vatican’s history almost as much as Bernini’s colonnade and the Swiss Guard.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Search for Christian unity is making progress, pope says

May 26, 2020

Marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares “the healthy impatience” of those who think more can and should be done, but he also insisted that Christians must be grateful for the progress made.

By Cindy Wooden

‘Ut Unum Sint’ at 25: Learning to recognize, welcome others’ gifts

May 24, 2020

Twenty-five years ago, St. John Paul II’s encyclical on ecumenism, “Ut Unum Sint,” put the papal seal of approval on a shift in the Catholic Church’s approach to the search for Christian unity.

By Cindy Wooden

Learn from St. John Paul, pope tells young people

May 19, 2020

Young men and women today can learn from the example of St. John Paul II, who proved that life’s difficulties are not an obstacle to holiness and happiness.

By Junno Arocho Esteves