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When Karol Wojtyla was elected Pope on October 16, 1978, he became the first Slavic Pope in history and the first non-Italian in 455 years. Taking the name John Paul II, the new Pope delivered a message in his first homily in St. Peter's Square that has resounded throughout his entire papacy: Be not afraid Created for the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope, John Paul II: A Light for the World provides a celebration in photographs and words of the courageous pastor who guides more than one billion Catholics and has made his mark on history the world over. Elegantly designed and produced, John Paul II: A Light for the World features over 140 photographs many of which seldom have been seen outside the Vatican by official Vatican photographers who have captured the Pope's remarkable life and ministry for two and a half decades. These beautiful photographs are accompanied by selections from the Pope's own speeches and writings as well as essays and personal reflections by scholars and friends that provide insight into the public and private person of Pope John Paul II. Organized into three sections Pastor, Pilgrim, Prophet more than forty essays by staff of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explore the depth and breadth of the themes central to John Paul's papacy, while nearly thirty personal reflections by cardinals, bishops, and others who have had personal encounters with the Pope reveal his profoundly human, and often humorous, side. A joint effort between the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Communications Campaign and Sheed & Ward, John Paul II: A Light for the World is the definitive commemoration of John Paul II's twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope. The book opens with a personal greeting from Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State; a foreword by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations; an introduction by Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the USCCB; and a historical sketch by John Thavis, Rom
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"He'll go down in history as the greatest of our modern popes, " says the Rev. Billy Graham, "he is been the strong conscience of the whole Christian world."Pope John Paul II (1920-) is said to be to the most recognized person in the world. He is the leader of the Catholic Church, which boasts one billion members. October 16, 2003 will mark the 25th anniversary of his papacy. With over 150 glossy color photographs by his official photographs, many images which have never been viewed outside of the Vatican, John Paul II: A light of the World will serve as both a celebration and a memorial of the world's most celebrated divine leader.
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Published in commemoration of the Pope's 25th anniversary as leader of the Catholic Church, this lavish 256-page volume is the first collection of photographs from the official collection of the Vatican. Featuring rich full color images from the very beginnings of John Paul II's papacy to the present day, A Light for the World is the first collection of papal photographs to bear the imprimatur of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican itself. Also included in the volume are a blessing by Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State; a biographical sketch by John Thavis, Rome Bureau Chief of the Catholic News Service; an appendix featuring a timeline of John Paul II's papacy and a list of his encyclicals and key writings; and a foreword by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Accompanying the amazing photographs of John Paul II: A Light for the World are personal reflections on John Paul II written by Archbishops and Cardinals from across the United States, as well as informative essays on the themes that have shaped his papacy
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This book will serve as both a celebration and a memorial of the world's most celebrated divine leader.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-244) and index.