John Paul II / John XXIII
Blessed John Paul played major role in fall of Soviet communism
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholics venerate Blessed John Paul II for his holiness, as demonstrated, among other ways, by his globetrotting evangelism and long-suffering endurance in the papacy despite his illness.
Spokesman, biographer talk about how John Paul handled abuse crisis
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The man who served as Blessed John Paul II's spokesman and media adviser told reporters that the late pope did not initially understand the extent of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, but once he did he immediately took strong steps to deal with it.
Benedict says predecessor’s faith, courage were signs of holiness
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed John Paul II's deep spirituality and his courage to uphold the truth were clear signs of his sainthood, said his successor, retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Letters left at John Paul’s tomb show pilgrims see him as friend
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Every day, countless visitors to the tomb of Blessed John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica leave letters and notes addressed to him.