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4 days ago · The sisters say many share stories of Saint John Paul II’s miraculous intercession. Miracle after venerating the relic Sister Rosario said a woman wanted a child, but could not become pregnant.
5 days ago · After the scolding and moralizing tone of his two most recent predecessors, this pope has substantially boosted the Catholic Church's image among the LGBTQ+ community -- though no...
2 days ago · One of the bullets that struck Pope John Paul II in his 1981 assassination attempt was later encased in the crown of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In addition, one of his personal rosaries was given to the Portuguese sanctuary.
4 days ago · In 1960 under Pope John XXIII it is listed under the title Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary; and under the 1969 liturgical reforms of Pope Paul VI Our Lady of the Rosary is mentioned as a mandatory memorial.
3 days ago · His papacy brought significant changes and left a lasting legacy. 07. Elected as Pope on October 16, 1978. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the youngest pope of the 20th century. 08. He took the name John Paul II in honor of his predecessors. His choice reflected a desire to continue the work of Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI.
3 days ago · 16 Insights From Pope St. John Paul II on Divine Mercy. In this undated photo, Pope St. John Paul II is seen praying the Rosary. (photo: Vatican Media / CNA) John Paul II made teaching and spreading Divine Mercy a keystone of his pontificate. Joseph Pronechen, April 16, 2023. St. John Paul II is truly called the “Mercy Pope.”. He beatified ...
1 day ago · Vatican envoy Archbishop Henryk Hoser was also appointed by the pope to oversee the care of pilgrims there, declaring in July 2018 that the little village is “a source of grace for the whole world.” In a personal conversation with Bishop Pavel Hnilica, Pope John Paul II stated, “Medjugorje is a continuation, an extension of Fatima.”
