Pope St. John Paul II

Many say the late pope’s priesthood offers a lesson that remains relevant: how to combine a deep spiritual life with genuine attention to other people. 

From horse-drawn ornate wooden carriages to a bulletproof all-electric vehicle, the papal modes of transport have evolved to keep the pope safe, seen and saving the planet.

“St. Gregory doesn’t belong only to Armenians. He belongs to every Catholic and, in a real sense, to every Christian.”

In 1989, when the World Wide Web was created, St. John Paul II was already thinking about how computer technology might change human life.

KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV entered the hospital Oct. 13 for surgery, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, longtime secretary to St. John Paul II, offered prayers through the intercession …

Since the 1986 meeting, the Community of Sant’Egidio, a Catholic lay organization, has continued to promote what is known as the “Spirit of Assisi.”

Evangelization Lab, founded by José Manuel de Urquidi, aims to empower parishes, dioceses and other Catholic groups with the evangelizing tools they discover.

The John Paul II Vatican Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, bringing together members of its international community and culminating in a private audience with Pope …

The newly dedicated and blessed retreat house is an initiative of the Knights of Columbus, which also operates the St. John Paul II National Shrine.

Pope Leo spoke often to the many young people in attendance, putting the spotlight on their great enthusiasm, “which is a sign of the Spirit!”