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
In life, as in death, Pope John Paul II was one of the most visible people on Earth. — Chris Matthews Copy Share Image
In the annals of history, few men have left a more positive imprint on the world than Pope John Paul II. — Vito Fossella Copy Share Image
John Paul II spoke to the commoner and to the king, to the tyrant and to the democrat in that same language… — 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
[Without Pope John Paul II] there would be no end of Communism or at least much later, and the end would have… — Lech Walesa 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
Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice. — Olusegun Obasanjo Copy Share Image
It is with extreme sadness that we hear of the passing of the leader of the world's Catholics, His Holiness Pope John… — Mohammad Khatami Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II was a great presence on the stage. Pope Benedict is a much more gentle and refined person, and… — Vincent Nichols Copy Share Image
John Paul II, above all, managed to contain the huge mass of frustration, of hate that had accumulated in that region, in… — Rocco Buttiglione 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
His Holiness Pope John Paul II was a determined and deeply spiritual minded person for whom I had great respect and admiration.… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I found myself immediately attracted to Pope John Paul II when, upon his election to the Papacy, his published speeches invariably called… — Robert H. Schuller 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
In the John Paul II days, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had the advantage of staying in his cupboard - the Congregation for the… — Carl Bernstein 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
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 brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful… — Jerry Costello 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
It is important to remember that John Paul II was not an American or a Frenchman. — Norman Davies 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
John Paul II was one of the greatest men of the last century. Perhaps the greatest. — Henry A. Kissinger 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
John Paul II called us Jews the older brothers of Christians. He represented humanity, dialogue and reconciliation, and he laid the foundation… — Moshe Katsav Copy Share Image
Pope John Paul II was a man of peace, a friend of the Jewish nation... and worked for the historic reconciliation between… — Ariel Sharon 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
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 always a teacher. He taught us many things: how to pray, how to have patience, how to… — Father Armando Copy Share Image
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