Pope St. John Paul II

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!”

Interactions with the two revered holy figures — as they journeyed on the living path to sainthood — have had a profound impact on Father Kiran’s life.

The exhibit includes audio and video, photos and artifacts from his visits, including the future pope’s trip to America for its bicentennial in 1976.

The Augustinian pope did not disappoint pilgrims waiting in the July Italian sun at Castel Gandolfo town square, delivering a reflection in a relaxed mood during his summer vacation.

More than 1.5 million — including 44 cardinals and 417 bishops from across the globe — flocked in 1976 to Philadelphia for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress.