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Pope John Paul II 20 years later: ‘He lives in hearts’
Now 20 years since Pope John Paul II’s death on April 2, 2005, one of his closest collaborators says the Polish pontiff lives ...
On This Day, April 2: Pope John Paul II dies at 84
Pope John Paul II, head of the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century, died at his Vatican apartment.
History Today: When Pope John Paul II, one of the most loved pontiffs, passed away
April 2 is when some of the most important events in the world took place. Firstly, Pope John Paul II passed away at the age ...
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With Pope Francis out of the hospital, John Paul II’s final years come to mind
John Paul II had an appendectomy in October of 1996, but would not be hospitalized again until February of 2005, even though ...
The mission St. John Paul II calls us to fulfill, 20 years after he left us
Despite the two decades since his death, John Paul still has a great deal to teach us about human dignity, God’s boundless ...
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20 Years Later, John Paul II’s Presence Still Resonates
Being a witness to hope, St. John Paul will continue to serve the people of the world far into the future. He left the earth ...
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Why John Paul II Deserves to Be Called ‘the Great’
COMMENTARY: Looking at Pope St. John Paul II’s legacy in historical context underscores why so many people call him ‘John ...
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St. John Paul II drives cause of freedom for humankind 20 years after death, say world leaders
St. John Paul II greets the crowd in Czestochowa during his 1979 trip to Poland. April 2, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of ...