The Venerable Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyla (18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005), reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of The Holy See from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at 84 years and 319 days of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted 26 years and 168 days; only Pope Pius IX(1846–1878) who served 31 years, has reigned longer. Pope John Paul II is the only Slavic orPolish pope to date, and was the first non-Italian Pope since Dutch Pope Adrian VI (1522–1523) .
John Paul II has been acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. It is widely held that he was instrumental in ending communism in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe. Conversely, he denounced the excesses of capitalism. John Paul II is widely said to have significantly improved the Catholic Church's relations withJudaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion.Though criticised by progressives for upholding the Church's teachings against artificial contraception and the ordination of women, he was also criticized by traditionalists for his support of the Church's Second Vatican Council and its reform of theLiturgy as well as his ecumenical efforts.
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Pope John Paul II’s cause is extraordinary in the history of the Church both for the speed with which it was advanced to beatification and because it will be his immediate successor to preside over the ceremony.
The Pope's cause was brought to beatification in just over five years, rivaling that of his good friend Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta for its speed.
John Paul II has been acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. It is widely held that he was instrumental in ending communism in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe. Conversely, he denounced the excesses of capitalism. John Paul II is widely said to have significantly improved the Catholic Church's relations withJudaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion.Though criticised by progressives for upholding the Church's teachings against artificial contraception and the ordination of women, he was also criticized by traditionalists for his support of the Church's Second Vatican Council and its reform of theLiturgy as well as his ecumenical efforts.
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Pope Benedict XVI approved the decree for the beatification of his predecessor during a Jan. 14 audience with the head of the Vatican department for saints' causes, Cardinal Angelo Amato.
The Pope's cause was brought to beatification in just over five years, rivaling that of his good friend Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta for its speed.
A Filipino choir will have the distinction of being one of only two groups that will be singing during Pope John Paul II's beatification on Sunday, May 1.
The Karilagan Singers is a choir composed of Filipino migrants in Rome, Italy. They sing regularly at the Basilica of Santa Pudenziana in Rome, home of the Sentro Filipino Chaplaincy.
"Majority of our members are working as domestic [helpers]," said choir master Noel Parin in an interview aired over GMA News' "24 Oras" Tuesday night.
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