Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

A community portal about Pope John Paul II with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Servant of God Pope John Paul II,, born Karol Jozef Wojtyla reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until... [more]

A community portal about Pope John Paul II with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Servant of God Pope John Paul II,, born Karol Jozef Wojtyla reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from October 16, 1978 until his death more than 26 years later, making his the second-longest pontificate in modern times after Pius IX's 31-year reign. He was the first Polish Pope and the first non- Italian Pope since the Dutch Adrian VI in the 1520s. He is one of only four people to have been named to the Time 100 for both the 20th century and for a year in the 21st.

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Pope John Paul II on Oct. 23, 1996 met with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and recalled that Pope Pius XI, who restored the academy in 1936, calle...  
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While none seem opposed to the beatification of Pope John Paul II, which was actually begun far earlier than is normal, the same cannot be said about the moves to do the same for Pope Pius XII. The so-called "wartime Pope" has come under much criticism for his lack of actions against the Holocaust during WWII, and as such, so has his "candidacy."  
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Pope John Paul II has been declared "Venerable" by Pope Benedict XVI. Two additional miracles are needed for him to be declared a Saint.Contributor: Carolyn M. KenneyPublished: Dec 22, 2009  
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Regarding the new decree by Pope Benedict XVI recognizing his predecessor Pope John Paul II as "venerable" and moving him one step further to sainthood, I commend Pope Benedict XVI for signing a deRead More  
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Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree recognizing the late pontiff's heroic virtues and declaring him venerable, last saturday making Pope John Paul II was a. Read the latest information about Pope John Paul II as this story develops.  
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Cardinals and bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints reportedly voted in favor of the late Pope John Paul II having lived a life of heroic virtue, according to some Italian press reports. They report that members of the congregation voted unanimously Nov. 16 to recommend that Pope Benedict XVI formally recognize that Pope John Paul II heroically lived the Christian virtues. The Vatican would not deny or confirm the reports. The...  
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Pope Benedict XVI moved two of his predecessors closer to possible sainthood Saturday, signing decrees on the virtues of the beloved Pope John Paul II and controversial Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the Holocaust.  
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI moved two of his predecessors closer to possible sainthood Saturday, signing decrees on the virtues of the beloved Pope John Paul II and controversial Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the Holocaust.  
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The controversial wartime pope accused of failing to openly condemn the Holocaust has moved a step closer to sainthood, the Vatican has confirmed. Pope Pius XII will be declared venerable after the current pontiff Pope Benedict XVI approved a "heroic virtues decree", the first of three stages before canonisation. To be declared venerable, a church investigation has to conclude that the person in question lived a life of exemplary holiness and...  
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The late Pope John Paul II moved closer to sainthood in the Catholic Church today when his successor, Pope Benedict, approved a decree recognising that John Paul had lived the Christian faith heroically. The Vatican said Benedict had approved...  
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VATICAN CITY —  Pope Benedict XVI has moved Pope John Paul II one step closer to possible beatification, the milestone before sainthood. Benedict on Saturday approved a decree attesting to John Paul's heroic virtues. Benedict still must sign off on a miracle attributed to John Paul's intercession before the late pope can be beatified. Benedict put the Polish pontiff on the fast track for sainthood just weeks after his April 2, 2005 death...  
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Northlake Christian School’s Rachel Berberovich scored a goal and dished out two assists, helping her team to a 4-2-district opening victory over Pope John Paul II’s Lady Jaguars Friday at PJP.  
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London, Dec 19 (ANI): Late Pope John Paul II is set to be declared “venerable” by Pope Benedict XVI in the first of three official stages that the previous pontiff will take on his fast-track journey towards sainthood. Pope Benedict XVI will be making the announcement on December 20, and the late Pope will then be [...]  
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Pope John Paul II was a step closer to sainthood Saturday after Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree recognizing the late pontiff's. Read the latest information about Pope John Paul II as this story develops.  
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VATICAN CITY — For more than a week, Vatican sources have been predicting that on Saturday Pope Benedict would sign the decree declaring that Pope John Paul II heroically lived the Christian virtues — a major step toward eventual beatification of the late pope. The decree declaring Pope John Paul “venerable” would confirm a recommendation made by the [...]  
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Initial phases of sainthood usually take decades but late pope could be beatified just five years after his death. Read the latest information about Pope John Paul II as this story develops.  
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VATICAN CITY | Pope Benedict XVI moved two of his predecessors closer to possible sainthood on Saturday, signing decrees on the virtues of the beloved Pope John Paul II and controversial Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the Holocaust. The decrees mean that both men can be beatified once the Vatican certifies that a miracle attributed to their intercession has occurred. Beatification is the first major step...  
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Pope Benedict XVI declared Pope John Paul II venerable Saturday, moving the late Polish national closer to sainthood, a Vatican spokesman says. Read the latest information about Pope John Paul II as this story develops.  
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The Russian government has announced that the Vatican and Russia have established full diplomatic relations. The announcement came after a meeting between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Pope Benedict XIV. For a long period, relations between Moscow and the Vatican were strained as a result of disputes between the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches. During the Soviet era, Pope John Paul II angered the Soviet authorities by his...  
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A decree signed by Pope Benedict XVI mean that the former Pontiff can be beatified once the Vatican certifies that a miracle attributed to his intercession has occurred.  
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US: Iraq not 'pushed around' by Iran Karzai presents new Afghan Cabinet list Pope moves John Paul II a step closer to beatification Mullen: 'concerned' about Iran's influence in Iraq Poland tightens border in hunt for Auschwitz sign VATICAN CITY ...  
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Mehmet Ali Agca, the gunman who tried to kill Pope John Paul II nearly 30 years ago, is to be released from a Turkish prison in January after 28 years in Italian and Turkish jails. He plans to pray at the late pontiff's tomb in Rome.  
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Pope Benedict XVI has moved Pope John Paul II one step closer to possible beatification, the milestone before sainthood. Read the latest information about Pope John Paul II as this story develops.  
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has moved Pope John Paul II one step closer to possible beatification, the milestone before sainthood.  
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The late Pope John Paul II is one step closer at getting a spot on the altars, now that Benedict XVI will name him venerable. Benedict XVI is expected to sign the decree Saturday December 19th. When the Pope gives a candidate to the altars, the title "venerable" that means he recognizes that they lived the Christian virtues as heroes. To beatify a candidate, the commission of cardinals and Vatican theologians must certify that God has...  
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Pope Benedict XVI has moved Pope John Paul II one step closer to possible beatification, the milestone before sainthood.  
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Pope Benedict XVI is poised to move his predecessor John Paul II a step closer to sainthood in the coming days by declaring the late pontiff "venerable", an Italian magazine reported.  
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Pope Benedict XVI is expected to sign a decree on Saturday that will put his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, a step closer to sainthood.  
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Pope Benedict XVI is expected to sign a decree on Saturday that will put his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, a step closer to sainthood.  
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Debates at the Vatican about proclaiming Pope John Paul II’s sainthood are heating up as the fifth year anniversary of his death, which was April Pope John Paul II 2, 2005, approaches, reports ABC News. There are reports that the Vatican hopes...  
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"YOUNG people of Ireland, I love you," said Pope John Paul II at the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park. So what better place to hold a candlelit vigil to send a clear message to Pope Benedict XVI in Rome of our disgust over the abuse of the same young people Pope John Paul II spoke about.  
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Sister Sobodka said: "Several times he (Pope John Paul) would put himself through bodily penance. "We would hear it – we were in the next room at Castel Gandolfo. You could hear the sound of the blows when he flagellate himself. He did it when he was still capable of moving on his own." The flagellation is also confirmed by another bishop who has given testimony. Emery Kabongo was a secretary for Pope John Paul. "He would punish himself and in...  
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Sister Sobodka said: "Several times he (Pope John Paul) would put himself through bodily penance. "We would hear it – we were in the next room at Castel Gandolfo. You could hear the sound of the blows when he flagellate himself. He did it when he was still capable of moving on his own." The flagellation is also confirmed by another bishop who has given testimony... "He would punish himself and in particular just before he ordained bishops and...  
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Pope John Paul II regularly whipped himself in a sign of "remorse for his sins", a nun has claimed. The Pope, who died five years ago, is being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church. As part of the Vatican's investigation thousands of documents have been collected and examined by officials from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. Among them is the testimony of Tobiana Sobodka, a Polish nun of the Sacred Heart of Jesus order...  
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Pope John Paul II “wanted so much for the family, the young, the sick and elderly, deacons and priests and bishops to learn and adopt his new method of praying the rosary so that the rosary would be come more of a contemplative prayer and therein have its true beauty and depth discovered,” author and [...]  
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Pope John Paul II had three players from the 8-0 New Orleans Saints, in defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins, Tracy Porter and Usama Young show up at a Black-and-Gold Pep Rally held in the school’s gym Tuesday. Young, who said the group has already visited some schools, said it’s very important to go out into the community.  
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I don’t really have a problem with the Catholic Church considering sainthood for Pope John Paul II (with an apparent penchant for self-flagellation), but why isn’t Pope John XXIII getting the same honor? He did a heck of a lot more for the Catholic Church in the world than this guy who seems to be [...]  
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The longtime chief bodyguard of the late Pope John Paul II, who accompanied him in trips abroad and was nearby during the 1981 attempted assassination of the pontiff, has died in Rome at 83.Camillo Cibin was one of the most faithful papal servants. In 2006, he retired as head of the papal bodyguards after a 58-year globe-trotting career in the Vatican's security services.Cibin died Sunday morning at the Pius XI clinic in Rome, Vatican Radio...  
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Throughout the 2009 season, Pope John Paul II’s effectiveness running the football has reliably indicated the magnitude of their overall success in any given game. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, this did not hold true against Springfield (5-3, 2-1) Friday at Lester Latino Jaguar Field. Despite a superb effort from senior running back Tyler Lusignan, who ran for 195 yards and two touchdowns, PJP fell 41-21 and was unable to contain the Bulldogs...  
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There's no shortage of film festivals in Miami: Colombian, Black, Brazilian, and Gay and Lesbian, to name a few.

This week, a trio of young Miamians will bring something different to the region's big-screen scene: a religious, interfaith film festival modeled after the life of a popular pope. The John Paul II International Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday and runs through Nov. 7, includes films varying from God in the...  

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Four and a half years after his death, Pope John Paul II remains a dominant presence in Poland's Roman Catholic Church.  
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UPPER PROVIDENCE — The principals at two area Catholic high schools that will be merged when the new Pope John Paul II High School opens next year have been named to head up the new school, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Friday.  
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POPE Benedict XVI is poised to move his predecessor John Paul II a step closer to sainthood in the coming days by declaring the late pontiff "venerable".  
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ROME - The longtime chief bodyguard of the late Pope John Paul II, who accompanied him in trips abroad and was nearby during the 1981 attempted assassination of the pontiff, has died in Rome at 83.  
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Something interesting has been revealed from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints investigation into the possible sainthood of Pope John Paul II. Personal testimonies from Tobiana Sobodka (a polish nun), and Bishop Emery Kabongo (the Pope’s secretary) have been quoted as saying: Tobiana Sobodka: Several times he would put himself through bodily penance. “We would hear it [...]  
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By Ross Balano, Kansas City Star Midwest Voices Columnist 2008 Amidst all of the hoopla surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall the two men most responsible have been all but forgotten. read more  
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Pope John Paul II’s Tyler Lusignan ran for 185 yards and two touchdowns, while adding another TD on a punt return as the Jaguars downed St. Helena Central 28-6 in PJP’s final regular-season home game Friday.  
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Former Polish President Lech Walesa said that the fall of the Iron Curtain was due in a large part to Pope John Paul II and the Solidarity labor movement. A visual presentation during Lech Walesa's address depicted the visit of Pope John Paul II to ...  
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GIRLS Pope John Paul II falls to Bogalusa Pope John Paul II’s Lady Jaguars suffered a 76-62 loss to the Bogalusa Lady Jacks in a back-and-forth game held Thursday in Bogalusa.  
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Vatican officials have moved quickly t0 deflate a report, published in the Italian daily La Repubblica, that Pope John Paul II will be beatified early next year. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, ...  
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Pope John Paul II’s Lady Jaguars had their season come to an end Saturday after being swept by Newman 25-11, 25-10, 25-12 on the road in the regional round of the state playoffs.  
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THE long-term chief bodyguard of the late Pope John Paul II, who accompanied him on trips abroad and was nearby during the 1981 attempted assassination of the pontiff, has die  
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Pope John Paul II’s Lady Jaguars captured a 25-13, 25-23, 25-19 bi-district round playoff win Wednesday over the Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies Yellow Jackets at home.  
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Agape Table chairman Bill Cameron was the special guest at Monday's Pope John Paul II school assembly, where students were reminded of the importance of hope.[...]  
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Girls Pope John Paul II falls to St. Martin’s Pope John Paul II’s Lady Jaguars suffered a 5-1-season opening loss to St. Martin’s on the road Wednesday.  
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Two days after he died, many called aloud for his immediate sainthood - that he become a 'santo ...  
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APROME – The longtime chief bodyguard of the late Pope John Paul II, who accompanied him in trips abroad and was nearby during the 1981 attempt6 Vote(s)  
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London, Nov 23 : Pope John Paul II used to regularly whip himself in a sign of "remorse for his sins," a nun has claimed.  
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Camillo Cibin the former Vatican police chief who was dubbed the pope's "Guardian Angel" for saving the life of John Paul II has died aged 83.  
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Pope John Paul II regularly whipped himself in a sign of 'remorse for his sins,' Polish nun Tobiana Sobodka has revealed.  
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Pope John Paul the second is what some call on the "fast track" to becoming a saint.  
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The late Pope John Paul II could be beatified within months setting him on the path to full sainthood according to reports in Italy.  
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The process leading to the possible canonization of the Servant of God John Paul II may have taken a major step ...  
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POPE John Paul II regularly whipped himself in a sign of "remorse for his sins", a nun has revealed.  
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Pope regularly whipped himself in "remorse for sins" a nun claims.  
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A plan to erect what would be the world's biggest statue of Pope John Paul II has been vetoed by authorities in Chile.  
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Pope John Paul II’s Jaguars play the second of a three-game home stand tonight as they welcome in the Springfield Bulldogs.  
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Pope John Paul II’s Jaguars take on the St. Helena Central Hawks in the final game of a three-game home stand tonight.  
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FEW homes can boast the selling point that they have been blessed by a Pope.  
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FEW homes can boast the selling point that they have been blessed by a Pope.  
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