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
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
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
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
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
Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create. Pope John Paul II attaincreateintend Change image and share on social
The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish. Pope John Paul II closecomfortdanger Change image and share on social
To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others. Pope John Paul II childfamilyjoyful 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
