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O terceiro maior Pontificado da História da Igreja, 26 anos, mais de duas décadas e meia
que revolucionaram a sociedade contemporânea no campo político, social e humanitário. De
facto, São João Paulo II desenvolveu na prática a expressão de Paulo VI: civilização do amor.
A sua atuação no combate ao comunismo, na defesa da família, no estímulo ao diálogo interreligioso e na promoção da paz levou-o a ser conhecido carinhosamente como “peregrino do
amor”, em alusão às suas constantes visitas papais. Foram 104 países os visitados, em que o
papa polaco repetia o gesto que se tornou símbolo da sua presença, beijar o chão de cada novo
lugar que visitava logo depois de descer do avião.
Com o lema “Totus tuus”, “todo teu”, Maria, declarou o seu amor e total devoção à
Virgem Maria, particularmente à Nossa Senhora de Częstochowa, padroeira da Polónia. E foi
à Virgem Maria que o Papa atribuiu a sobrevivência ao atentado que sofreu em 13 de maio de
1981.
João Paulo II criou as Jornadas Mundiais da Juventude, escreveu 14 encíclicas,
organizou 15 assembleias do Sínodo dos Bispos, nomeou 231 cardeais, beatificou 1338 pessoas
e canonizou 482 santos. Mas foi além das palavras e demonstrou a sua santidade, mesmo nos
momentos de dor. Nos últimos anos de vida lutou bravamente contra o Parkinson. Entrou para
eternidade no dia 2 de abril de 2005. O seu funeral reuniu milhões de fiéis em Roma e mais de
200 representantes de governos. Lido e explicado à luz do amor, o seu legado permanece vivo
e firme; e o seu convite feito na homilia do início do seu pontificado continua a ecoar: “Não
tenhais medo! Abri, melhor, escancarai as portas a Cristo!”.
The third longest Pontificate in the History of the Church, over 26 years, more than two and a half decades that revolutionized contemporary society in the fields of politics, society, and humanitarianism is John Paul's II. In fact, Saint John Paul II put into practice the expression of Paul VI: a civilization of love. His role in the fight against communism, in the defense of the family, in stimulating interreligious dialogue and in promoting peace led him to be affectionately known as a “pilgrim of love”, per his constant papal visits. In the 104 countries he visited, the Polish pope repeated the gesture that became a symbol of his presence, kissing the floor of each new place he visited soon after getting off the plane. With the motto “Totus tuus”, “all yours”, he declared his love and total devotion to the Virgin Mary, specifically to Our Lady of Częstochowa, patroness of Poland. And it was to the Virgin Mary that the Pope attributed his having survived the May 13, 1981, attack. John Paul II created the World Youth Days, wrote 14 encyclicals, organized 15 assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, appointed 231 cardinals, beatified 1338 people and canonized 482 saints. But he went beyond words and demonstrated his holiness, even in moments of pain. In the last years of his life, he fought valiantly against Parkinson disease. He entered eternity on April 2, 2005. His funeral brought together millions of faithful in Rome and more than 200 government representatives. If read and explained in the light of love, its legacy remains alive and well; and his invitation made in the homily at the beginning of his pontificate continues to echo: “Do not be afraid! Open, rather, open wide the doors to Christ!”.
The third longest Pontificate in the History of the Church, over 26 years, more than two and a half decades that revolutionized contemporary society in the fields of politics, society, and humanitarianism is John Paul's II. In fact, Saint John Paul II put into practice the expression of Paul VI: a civilization of love. His role in the fight against communism, in the defense of the family, in stimulating interreligious dialogue and in promoting peace led him to be affectionately known as a “pilgrim of love”, per his constant papal visits. In the 104 countries he visited, the Polish pope repeated the gesture that became a symbol of his presence, kissing the floor of each new place he visited soon after getting off the plane. With the motto “Totus tuus”, “all yours”, he declared his love and total devotion to the Virgin Mary, specifically to Our Lady of Częstochowa, patroness of Poland. And it was to the Virgin Mary that the Pope attributed his having survived the May 13, 1981, attack. John Paul II created the World Youth Days, wrote 14 encyclicals, organized 15 assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, appointed 231 cardinals, beatified 1338 people and canonized 482 saints. But he went beyond words and demonstrated his holiness, even in moments of pain. In the last years of his life, he fought valiantly against Parkinson disease. He entered eternity on April 2, 2005. His funeral brought together millions of faithful in Rome and more than 200 government representatives. If read and explained in the light of love, its legacy remains alive and well; and his invitation made in the homily at the beginning of his pontificate continues to echo: “Do not be afraid! Open, rather, open wide the doors to Christ!”.
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Humanidade Valores Devoção Diálogo inter-religioso Humanity Values Devotion Interreligious dialogue