# John Paul Ii
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Pope john paul ii (born Karol Józef Wojtyła; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third-longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX.
In his youth, Wojtyła dabbled in stage acting.
1979 Papal Visit to Poland
NARRATOR: In June 1979, one year after he was elected, Pope John Paul II returned to his native country, still under Communist rule.
Forbidden to discuss their religious or political views in public, many Polish people felt completely alone. But as hundreds of thousands gathered to welcome the …
Theology of Human Love
NARRATOR: Love is the most basic human vocation. This statement reflects the truth that men and women, created in the image of God, who is love, are called to make a total gift of themselves in marriage or consecrated life.
In 1979, one year after his election, Pope John Paul II began offering t…
A Pilgrim for Love
NARRATOR: Pope John Paul II often said:
JOHN PAUL II: Man is the way of the Church.
NARRATOR: He was convinced that God’s love, revealed in Jesus Christ, reveals what is deepest and truest about the human person. He brought the Gospel message of love, faith, and the sanctity of human life to p…
Holy Door Replica
NARRATOR: These doors are a full-scale replica of the bronze Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
The tradition of the Holy Door goes back to the early 1400s. The door is sealed shut with a wall of stone. It is opened only during a Jubilee, which in the Old Testament is a year of mercy: sla…
The Election of John Paul II
NARRATOR: This timeline traces Karol’s election to the papacy in October, 1978. Following the sudden death of Pope John Paul I, the cardinals of the Catholic Church convened in Rome to elect a new pope.
As you move along the timeline, above the dates “September 28—29”, you’ll find a black and whit…
From Priest to Bishop
NARRATOR: This pale green bishop’s miter was worn by three successive Archbishops of Kraków—including Karol Wojtyła, whose priestly ministry began in 1946. He was installed as archbishop of Kraków in 1964. Three years later he was elevated to Cardinal and wore the red silk biretta you see here.
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Introduction
Begin your tour outside of the Exhibit by the statue of Saint John Paul II on the Lower Level of the Shrine.
CARL A. ANDERSON:
Hello. I’m Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Welcome to the St. John Paul II National Shrine.
The permanent exhibition you are about to enter, ti…
Some Thoughts on the Nobility of Womanhood
Reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deacon Douglas McManaman
The readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time are very interesting, and I had to take some time to think about how the first reading in particular relates to the second reading and the gospel. I am not sure if I succeeded…
Ep. 733 – The Ten Commandments, Part 8: Truth and Gossip
Episode 733 · The Ten Commandments, Part 8
We say things about each other all day long, and most of it feels harmless. Fr. John Riccardo closes his study of the Ten Commandments with "You shall not bear false witness," and shows why our words can do as much damage as a weapon. He also explains why …
Fire on the Earth - With Fear and Trembling
Peter Herbeck is the Vice President and Director of Missions for Renewal Ministries. Peter oversees the work of lay mission teams throughout the world who work to equip Catholic lay people, bishops, priests, and religious to respond to Blessed Pope John Paul II’s call for a new evangelization. He h…
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