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Quotes by Pope John Paul II

Born: 18th May 1920, Died: 2nd April 2005
Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 to 2005.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by Pope John Paul II, also known as Saint Pope John Paul II. This page is dedicated to capturing the wisdom, inspiration, and profound messages of this remarkable spiritual leader. As one of the longest-serving Popes in history, Pope John Paul II touched the hearts and minds of millions around the world with his teachings and charismatic presence. Here, you will find a curated selection of quotes that encompass a wide range of topics, including faith, love, morality, peace, and the importance of human dignity. Whether you are seeking guidance, motivation, or simply a moment of reflection, these quotes offer timeless wisdom that continues to resonate today. Join us on this journey of discovering the spiritual gems left behind by Pope John Paul II as we strive to carry his legacy forward.

Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. Read Summary

Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. Read Summary

Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

Humanity should question itself, once more, about the absurd and always unfair phenomenon of war, on whose stage of death and pain only remain standing the negotiating table that could and should have prevented it. Read Summary

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it. Read Summary

War is a defeat for humanity. Read Summary

An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded. Read Summary

Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church. Read Summary

I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin. Read Summary

Young people are threatened... by the evil use of advertising techniques that stimulate the natural inclination to avoid hard work by promising the immediate satisfaction of every desire. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

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. Read Summary

There are people and nations, Mother, that I would like to say to you by name. I entrust them to you in silence, I entrust them to you in the way that you know best. Read Summary

Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove ultimately futile. Read Summary

From now on it is only through a conscious choice and through a deliberate policy that humanity can survive. Read Summary

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. Read Summary