Twenty-five years ago St. John Paul’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.
Encyclical calls all Catholics to work toward Christian unity, says bishop
Poland marks centenary of St. John Paul’s birth
Poland’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to learn from St. John Paul II in coming to terms with COVID-19, as the 100th anniversary of his birth was celebrated with Masses and other events across his homeland.
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday
Pope Francis marked his predecessor’s birthday by celebrating morning Mass at the saint’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica.
St. John Paul II National Shrine’s events mark pope’s 100th birthday
The national shrine in Washington dedicated to St. John Paul II is celebrating the centennial of his birth with a series of virtual events May 16-22.
Pope Benedict: St. John Paul’s life marked by mercy, not moral rigidity
The continuity between St. John Paul II and Pope Francis is rooted in the message of God’s divine mercy for all men and women.
Soviet prisoners of conscience petitioned St. John Paul II for help
Soviet political prisoners from various backgrounds begged St. John Paul’s help in secret messages after his election, according to a former inmate.
During pandemic, film, books will commemorate St. John Paul’s legacy
Spanish filmmakers were releasing a new documentary, “Wojtyla: The Investigation,” May 8 and Mario Enzler, a former Swiss Guard now living in New Hampshire, has a book out by Newman House Press titled, “I Served a Saint,” reflecting on his service at the Vatican from 1989 to 1993.
Naumann: Mark anniversary of ‘Gospel of Life’ with commitment to moms
The USCCB has launched a yearlong nationwide initiative is called “Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service,” to accompany pregnant or parenting woman in need.