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Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life

Autor: Caroline Pigozzi

Número de Páginas: 288

This behind-the-scenes perspective offers a unique opportunity to experience Pope John Paul II's character and reign, as well as a look at the inner workings of the Vatican. French journalist Caroline Pigozzi discovered a man both awe-inspiring and surprisingly warm and generous. Passionately prayerful and unimpressed by pomp and celebrity, John Paul II was the most-traveled and perhaps the most popular of the popes to date: a people's pope. Pigozzi reveals the intimate details of his daily life, his sometimes surprising philosophies, his revolutionary desire for accessibility to ordinary people, and his relentless drive to unify the church. This book unveils, in a friendly and richly informative way, a close-up of the man whose "eyes radiated infinite goodness" and whose life touched so many.

Witness to Hope

Autor: George Weigel

Número de Páginas: 1228

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come." — Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?“Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.” —New York Times Book Review The definitive biography of Pope John Paul II that explores how influential he was on the world stage and in some of the most historic events of the twentieth century that can still be felt today Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures—some might argue the singular figure—of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. As even his critics concede, John Paul II occupied a unique place on the world stage and put down intellectual markers that no one could ignore or avoid as humanity entered a new millennium fraught with possibility and danger. The Pope was a man of...

Pope John Paul II

Autor: Alison Behnke

Número de Páginas: 116

Presents a biography of Karol Wojtyla, including his boyhood in Poland, his steps to the papacy, and his twenty-five years as Pope John Paul II.

Pope John Paul II

The Rhetoric of Pope John Paul II

Autor: Joseph R. Blaney , Joseph P. Zompetti

Número de Páginas: 326

From the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe to his devotion to Mary to his championing of social justice and orthodox theology, this book examines Pope John Paul II's several moments of persuasive finesse as well as instances when his message could have been crafted more effectively. Written by Catholics, Protestants, Mormons, agnostics, and atheists, the chapters approach the Pope with varying degrees of admiration, but always with intellectual respect.

Pope John Paul II

Autor: George E. Stanley

Número de Páginas: 182

Pope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Poland. As a child Karol excelled in school -- especially in religion and literature. He was a star soccer player and also hiked and kayaked. But most of all Karol loved poetry and theater. Although Karol was liked and respected by his peers, his childhood was touched by tragedy. His mother passed away when he was only nine years old, and three years later his beloved older brother, Edmund, died from scarlet fever. Karol grew up in a time of great uncertainty for Poland. Although he was born into an independent Poland, he was a young man during the Nazi occupation of his homeland in World War II. When many Poles were anti-semitic, Karol had Jewish friends; when his country turned its back on religion, Karol studied in secret to become a priest. This fascinating biography details Karol's childhood and the events that led him to be named Pope John Paul II in 1978.

Pope John Paul II

Autor: The Poynter Institute

Número de Páginas: 164

Pope John Paul II was one of the most significant world figures in the 20th century and one of the most famous popes in the history of the Catholic church. His unprecedented willingness to travel the world and his media savvy allowed him to reach over 1 billion Catholic parishioners in over 100 countries during his long tenure as pope. He drew huge crowds of devoted followers wherever he went, and no doubt many of them will seek to remember him long after his reign has ended. The Poynter Institute has put together a full-color collection of front page newspaper stories from the day of Pope John Paul II's death in order to chronicle the historic event. The book includes approximately 150 reproductions of front pages from newspapers in all 50 U.S. states as well as major newspapers from around the world. The covers are presented without commentary, in order to allow the reader to appreciate the event in his or her own way.

Pope John Paul II and the Catholic Restoration

Autor: Paul Johnson

Número de Páginas: 232

Stories of Karol

Autor: Gian Franco Svidercoschi

Número de Páginas: 166

Countless biographies have been written about Pope John Paul II. In this volumen a well-know Vatican insider reveals new details about Karol Wojtyla's youth, from his birth to his election to the papacy. This short, readable book chronicles the young life and personal development of this popular and beloved man through stories about his family, his vocation, and his intellectual training. It is enjoyable for both for adults and young people. "Stories of Karol: The Unknown Life of John Paul II" originated as a 20-part radio program that aired from January to March 2001 and was narrated by the author himself. It was also the inspiration behind the Hallmark channel movie, "A Man Who Became Pope."

Pope John Paul II

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Pope John Paul II

Autor: Frank Pakenham Earl Of Longford

Número de Páginas: 218

Saint Pope John Paul II: Religious Leader & Humanitarian

Autor: Judy Dodge Cummings

Número de Páginas: 115

This biography examines the remarkable life of Saint Pope John Paul II using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking historical and contemporary images and photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Saint Pope John Paul II's family background, childhood, education, inspirational work as a Roman catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope, and his canonization. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

John Paul II

Autor: Renzo Allegri

Número de Páginas: 212

The facts of Pope John Paul II's life are well known, but details of his journey have not always been clear. Allegri explains how his experiences shaped his life choices.

Pope John Paul II: Pontiff

Autor: Hugh Costello

Número de Páginas: 146

Pope John Paul II has made a lasting impression not only on those belonging to the Catholic faith but also to people of differing religious backgrounds. An unlikely candidate for the papacy, Karol Wojty?a ascended St. Peters throne as the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. A harbinger of modernity and religious reform, Pope John Paul II revolutionized the Church during his reignone of the longest in papal history. This book features an exploration of Pope John Paul IIs pontificate as well as a brief history of the papacy.

John Paul II

Autor: Mary Ann Walsh

Número de Páginas: 264

With over 150 glossy color photos by his official photographer and many images which have never been viewed outside of the Vatican, "John Paul II: A Light for the World" serves as both a celebration and a memorial of the world's most-celebrated divine leader.

John Paul II

Autor: Gianni Giansanti

Número de Páginas: 176

John Paul II For Dummies

Autor: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr. , Rev. Kenneth Brighenti , Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky

Número de Páginas: 388

The first Polish Pope, John Paul II, was a thinker and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach toward world politics—and changed the course of history. When he died on April 2, 2005, millions around the world mourned his passing. No other person in recent history has had such a tremendous display of respect and honor. The fact that so many non-Catholics honored this man attests to his effect on the world—and not just within his own religion. Now, you can get to know the man behind the papacy and appreciate his remarkable achievements. John Paul II For Dummies is a friendly, plain-English guide to the life and legacy of one of the world's most beloved religious leaders. You'll discover: The Pope's influences His personal struggles How he impacted the Church His approach to world politics The ways he spread his message

Ora Conmigo (Life in Prayer)

Autor: Papa Juan Pablo Ii

Número de Páginas: 275

Senor, el dia ya declina, quedate con nosotros. Quedate para iluminar nuestras dudas y nuestros temores. Quedate para que podamos reavivar nuestra luz con la tuya. Quedate para ayudarnos a ser fuertes y generosos. Quedate para que en un mundo que tiene poca fe y esperanza podamos ser capaces de darnos aliento los unos a los otros y sembrar la fe y la esperanza. Quedate para que tambien podamos aprender de ti a ser la luz para otros jovenes y para el mundo. -- Juan Pablo IIKarol Cardenal Wojtyla, arzobispo de Cracovia, fue electo Papa en octubre de 1978. El tomo el nombre de Juan Pablo II en honor de su predecesor, que falleciera treinta y tres dias despues de asumir el cargo. Juan Pablo II resultaba una eleccion sorprendente: no solo era relativamente joven a sus cincuenta y ocho anos, sino que era el primer pontifice no italiano en mas de 450 anos. Ocho meses despues, Wojtyla regresaba como Papa a su Polonia natal donde sus compatriotas, que aun vivian bajo el comunismo, le tributaron un delirante recibimiento. Este fue el comienzo de la extraordinaria relacion de Juan Pablo II con el mundo: una labor que rehizo a la Iglesia Catolica y llego a personas de todas las religiones en...

The Pope in Winter

Autor: John Cornwell

Número de Páginas: 368

The Late John Paul II was portrayed by admirers as one of history's great popes. But in The Pope in Winter, leading Vatican expert John Cornwell seriously questions the workings of his papacy and points to fundamental flaws - exacerbated by age and infirmity - that have alarming consequences for both the Catholic Church's future and John Paul II's successor.

John Paul II

Autor: Peter Hebblethwaite , Ludwig Kaufmann

Número de Páginas: 132

A profusely illustrated biography of John Paul II, the Polish Cardinal who, in 1978, was elected as the first nonItalian Pope in four centuries.

Pope John Paul II

Autor: Mary Craig

Número de Páginas: 80

The Universal Father

Autor: Garry O'connor

Número de Páginas: 468

Pope John Paul II is universally considered one of the great leaders of the twentieth century for his resolute resistance to Soviet Communism, for his steadfast opposition to war, and for opening up the papacy to ordinary people. He will go down in history not only as the third longest-serving pope, but possibly the most politically influential of all 305 popes and antipopes since St. Peter. Born in Poland in 1920, Karol Wojtyla's early life experiences were of intense love and intense loss: he was eight when his mother died, twelve when his older brother died of scarlet fever, and twenty when his severe but loving father died during the Nazi occupation. An athlete, a gifted poet, playwright and actor, by 1944, after a near fatal accident, Wojtyla was studying for the priesthood in secret. So began a lifelong quest to understand good and evil in the human heart. Five years in the making, Universal Father is a vivid and scrupulously researched portrait of this extraordinary man. Beginning with Wojtyla's trying childhood and his early years as a priest in rural Poland, and continuing on to his travels to Rome, and his subsequent papal reign, O'Connor's biography is unparalleled for...

The Legacy of John Paul II

Autor: Pope Benedict Xvi

Número de Páginas: 220

A tribute to Pope John Paul II offers personal insights on his pontificate and photographs marking important occasions and his many pastoral trips around the world.

Pope John Paul II

Autor: Yann-brice Dherbier , Pierre-henri Verlhac

Número de Páginas: 258

Pope John Paul II is the most extensive visual diary ever compiled of this most respected of religious leaders. From his days growing up in the small town of Wadowice, Poland, to his extensive travels around the Christian world, this astounding collection bears witness to his transformation into the vicar of Jesus Christ and the Patriarch of the West. Included among the images are some of his lesser known, but equally powerful moments, such as his visit to the man who tried to kill him in 1981. Comprehensive and complete, this is a powerful compendium.

Covenant of Love

Autor: Richard Hogan

Número de Páginas: 335

Pope John Paul II has had a profound theological and personal impact on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In the scholarly tradition of Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas, he has found a new unity between faith and reason. The study of God, says John Paul, is also the study of humanity. He has come to vigorously insist on the rights and dignity of each human person, and on the divine importance of the family. John Paul teaches that the keystone of Christian living today is the communion of persons which is the family. Covenant of Love conveys this central message of his pontificate. It explores the influence of Christ on the modern family, human intimacy, and sexuality and illustrates the Pope's response to the violations of that familial communion: materialism, sterilization, pre-marital sex, abortion, polygamy, adultery and lust, contraception and artificial conception, and homosexuality. Written for the layman as well as for clerics, students, and educators, this volume will enhance the understanding and appreciation of Pope John Paul II's teachings. Covenant of Love, presents the extraordinary new way that John Paul II is using to present a new synthesis of the faith that can...

John Paul II

Autor: Adam Bujak

Número de Páginas: 116

This unique and attractive album of the Holy Father provides a rare glimpse into his daily life in the Vatican. Photographs capture the Pope in numerous settings--ordaining priests at St. Peter's, joking with the Swiss Guards, visiting the sick, leading the Stations of the Cross, and more. An ideal gift book. Over 100 photographs, most in color.

The Legacy of John Paul II

Autor: Gerald O'collins , Michael A. Hayes

Número de Páginas: 295

An indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology. Pope Benedict XVI has written: "I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that John Paul's documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II." This volume responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to understand the important themes in John Paul II's theology, which is crucial because his influence is already as great as that of almost any other Pope, and his teachings and writings need to be studied carefully by Christians of all denominations. John Paul II's writings were prolific, covering topics as important as ethics, politics, theology, and comparative religion as well as a number of philosophical works published before he became Pope.

John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition

Autor: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr. , Rev. Kenneth Brighenti , Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky

Número de Páginas: 374

Find out how two extraordinary leaders changed religion and the world In April 2014, Pope Francis will jointly canonize two predecessors, John Paul II and John XXIII, in a move that recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of these leaders of the Catholic faith. An estimated 1 million people filled St. Peter's Square and the surrounding streets for John Paul II's beatification, and the joint canonization will attract even more. With John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition you can learn more about these admired religious leaders and join millions of devotees in celebrating their lives and legacies. You'll get an in-depth look at John Paul II's remarkable life and achievements and learn more about the beloved John XXIII in a bonus chapter. With this special edition e-book written in friendly, plain English, you'll discover how John Paul II's deep religious convictions affected world politics, history, and the Catholic faith. You'll be introduced to his influences, his personal struggles, the way he impacted the Church, and his methods for spreading his powerful message. Catholics and non-Catholics alike will find the stories of these holy men fascinating and inspiring....

Pope John Paul II

Autor: Robert Sullivan

Número de Páginas: 128

A biography of the pope begins with Karol Wojtyla's boyhood in Poland and traces his steps to the papacy

The Mind of John Paul II

Autor: George Huntston Williams

Número de Páginas: 440

A Life in Prayer

Autor: Pope John Paul Ii

Número de Páginas: 284

Prayers and meditations by the pontiff deliver an inspirational message of hope, faith, love, compassion, forgiveness, and comfort, in a volume that includes a brief biographical profile.

Pope John Paul II

Autor: Nathan Aaseng

Número de Páginas: 120

Examines the life of Pope John Paul II.

John Paul II

Autor: Patrick Edwards

Número de Páginas: 84

Recounts the life of John Paul II from his early years as a playwriter and a priest to later as the Pope with illustrations of more than 80 selected photos.