Very early on, we, not only me, had the impression that we were dealing with a saint,” said a longtime employee of Vatican ...

COMMENTARY: Looking at Pope St. John Paul II’s legacy in historical context underscores why so many people call him ‘John ...

In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people ... “How they approached the Pope, crying, to kiss his hand and say goodbye.” “It was only in the afternoon, on Saturday ...

People pray at the tomb of St. John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica ... said goodbye to the Polish pope in the days leading to his final breath on Saturday, April 2, 2005: “How they approached the ...

This Via Crucis was celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday in 1991 ... "the man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely." He came and immediately went over to ...

(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) People shelter against the rain as they follow a live broadcasted Rosary prayer for Pope Francis, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo ...

Steeped in the Christian tradition, the pontiff taught that men and women are different to their core, revealing something ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis’ convalescence has revived memories of the painful end of John Paul II’s life, highlighting the need to balance protecting his fragile health with keeping him in ...

Pope John Paul II waves to the cheering crowd on June 10, 1987, prior to a Mass in Krakow during his visit to Poland. (photo: ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP via Getty Images) ...

SLIDELL, La. — Pope John Paul II defeated French Settlement, 2-0 in the District 9-2A tournament championship game Friday night. These highlights were featured on WGNO’s Friday Night Fastball ...