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Father Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, seismic Catholic reformer who launched ‘liberation theology’
• Oct. 24, 2024, 4:43 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Sister Theresa Kane, American nun who confronted Pope John Paul II about women priests – obituary
• Oct. 10, 2024, 2:25 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Pope travels to the heart of Europe to appeal for peace and to boost his dwindling flock
• Sep. 26, 2024, 7:50 PM ET (AP)
St. John Paul II (born May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Poland—died April 2, 2005, Vatican City; beatified May 1, 2011; canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 22) was the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. As part of his effort to promote greater understanding between nations and between religions, he undertook numerous trips abroad, traveling far greater distances than had all other popes ...(100 of 4917 words)