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 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
You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate. Pope John Paul II constitutedaydivine 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 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
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
Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it. Pope John Paul II giftgodmisuse Change image and share on social
Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. Pope John Paul II adddefeathistory 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 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
