I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing. Pope John Paul II communionhopeimportant Change image and share on social
I kiss the soil as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother. I consider it my duty to be with my compatriots in this sublime and difficult moment. Pope John Paul II compatriotdifficultduty Change image and share on social
The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity. Pope John Paul II celibacychristchurch Change image and share on social
The historical experience of socialist countries has sadly demonstrated that collectivism does not do away with alienation but rather increases it, adding to it a lack of basic necessities and economic inefficiency. Pope John Paul II addalienationbasic share on social
Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove ultimately futile. Pope John Paul II fightfutilegenerally Change image and share on social
Pervading nationalism imposes its dominion on man today in many different forms and with an aggressiveness that spares no one. The challenge that is already with us is the temptation to accept as true freedom what in reality is only a new form of slavery. Pope John Paul II acceptaggressivenesschallenge share on social
The United Nations organization has proclaimed 1979 as the Year of the Child. Are the children to receive the arms race from us as a necessary inheritance? Pope John Paul II armchildinheritance Change image and share on social
Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society. Pope John Paul II americademocraticfree Change image and share on social
Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Pope John Paul II absoluteerrorfalse Change image and share on social
The unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ feels the great need of your assistance, your prayers, your sacrifice, and he most humbly asks this of you. Pope John Paul II askassistancebenefit share on social
