The hope is that papal calls for a New Pentecost, which go back to St. John XXIII, and papal calls for a… — Ralph Martin Copy Share Image
An ambassador for peace, Pope John Paul II stood steadfast against communism and condemned discrimination against all people. — Shelley Berkley Copy Share Image
“Each religion makes scores of purportedly factual assertions about everything from the creation of the universe to the afterlife. But on what… — Alan Sokal Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II spoke with a lot of clarity and consistency. But he always spoke with immense compassion. He's the one… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II stands like a rock against all opposition in his clear enunciation of the foundational principles of the Christian… — Pat Robertson Copy Share Image
[Pope Francis] did something that both his two predecessors had failed to do - John Paul II and Benedict. Francis met with… — Sylvia Poggioli Copy Share Image
Perhaps the dumbest of these story lines is that [Pope] Francis has re-opened conversation and debate in a Church that had been… — George Weigel Copy Share Image
Those who saw Pope John Paul II either in person or through the mass media glimpsed a man who millions of Catholics… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
The holy father John Paul II made a profound impact wherever he went. And, of course, his trip to Boston was one… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me - a simple, humble worker in… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
10 days before the death of St. John Paul II, in that Via Crucis of Holy Friday, Joseph Ratzinger said to the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of… — Mahmoud Abbas Copy Share Image
I had the good fortune of living in Rome for seven years, from 1994 to 2001. So, I kind of saw firsthand… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
The pope has been called many things, historic figure, spiritual leader, moral force. But a growing chorus of voices has begun to… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II was unquestionably the most influential voice for morality and peace in the world during the last 100 years. — Billy Graham Copy Share Image
The "encounter" with the people on the peripheries is intended to draw them into the circle of common care and concern -… — George Weigel Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II was fascinated by the United States. And I think he was initially surprised at the vigor of the… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
Around the globe, millions more are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Pope John Paul II .Could any other world… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
I already knew about this friendship between St. John Paul II and this philosopher [Ana Teresa Tymieniecka] when I was in Buenos… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think, like Ronald Reagan, in another way, in a secular way, John Paul II was a great communicator, but he was… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
For us Catholics, John Paul II will be remembered as a traveling Pope ... and we should also remember he preached world… — Hugo Chavez Copy Share Image
John Paul II made it clear that... liberation theology based on the teaching of Jesus Christ was necessary, but liberation theology that… — Claudio Hummes Copy Share Image
Solidarity...is a structural value of the social doctrine, as Blessed John Paul II reminded us. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II himself was kind of a rather independent, creative man. I remember being told by somebody who worked very… — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II not only was a powerful spiritual leader for Catholics but also a world leader of extraordinary consequence during… — Mike Ferguson Copy Share Image