Wisdom of John Paul II

This fresh and inspiring book distils into one volume the essential thoughts of Pope John Paul II on matters of belief and conscience. Collected from his encyclicals, speeches, homilies, and statements to fellow bishops, it includes the pontiff's thoughts at the beginning of the third millennium of Christianity. Throughout his more than two decades as the leader of the world's Catholics, John Paul II has spoken both officially and informally on all aspects of life in the modern world. Whether defining the Church's teachings or passionately espousing the basic human rights of all people, speaking from his throne in the Vatican or from a platform set up on a soccer field, the Pope has always eloquently and clearly stated his thinking, vision, and hopes for the Church and the world.