Church leaders in India mark the anniversary of the death of Pope St. John Paul II

Church leaders in India mark the anniversary of the death of Pope St. John Paul II

MUMBAI, India – Church leaders in India marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Francis on Wednesday, paying tribute to the saint who ruled the Church for 26 years. Cardinal Oswald Gracias and Archbishop John Rodrigues of Bombay along with Father Constancio Rector celebrated a special Mass at Holy Name Cathedral to commemorate the anniversary. Gracias and Rodrigues reflected on St. John Paul II’s remarkable legacy, highlighting his unwa…

Vatican marks 20th anniversary of death of St. John Paul II

During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.

St. John Paul II tirelessly served church, embraced world, cardinal says

During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.

Mass at the Vatican on the twentieth anniversary of the death of Saint John Paul II. Remembrance ceremony in Montecitorio

Remembered with a Mass in the cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus the great pontiff who visited India twice. The card. Gracias told AsiaNews: “A prophet who showed the Church a far-sighted vision. Even many Hindus appreciated his message for the call to protect the integrity of the person and the commitment to love for everyone. From him a great impetus to evangelization.”

Pope John Paul II 20 Years Later: ‘He Lives in Hearts’

In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day. Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz says the Polish Pontiff lives on in the hearts and memories of the many people who still feel connected to him today, and Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski says John Paul II changed Poland and the world.