RESOURCES

Pope John Paul II Online

A collection of links to speeches, letters, homilies, as well as scholarly research and biographical sketches (links open in a new window).

• The Holy See: The official Vatican website A comprehensive collection of Pope John Paul II's speeches, letters, and homilies. A short biography is complemented by a detailed account of his travels dating back to 1979.
• Crossing the Threshold of Hope An online edition of a book written by Pope John Paul II that reveals his personal beliefs on such subjects as eternal life and the meaning of salvation.
• Catholic Online Articles An extensive list of feature articles that includes detailed accounts of Pope John Paul II's addresses and his travels. Webcast archives date back to 1999.
• American Catholic: Pope John Paul II A feature that offers an in-depth look at Pope John Paul II as he visited such countries as Canada, Chile, Ireland and Cuba. Accompanied by images and links.
• Catholic Forum: Pope John Paul II A profile of Pope John Paul II and a gallery of images that tracks him throughout his papacy. A comprehensive collection of speeches and writings dating back to 1978.
• Papal Encyclicals Online An online guide to official documents of the Catholic Church and the encyclicals of Pope John Paul II. Includes some photos of papal documents.
• Catholic Information Network A section on Pope John Paul II includes his declarations on such issues as organ transplants, cloning, and stem cells. Web boards, mailing lists and a calendar are also offered.
• Catholic Almanac Online A detailed look at the papacy of Pope John Paul II as well as his early life. Other sections contain documents and links related to Catholic doctrine and history.
• Pope John Paul II Cultural Center An overview of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center which features an interactive museum, a scholarly research center, and a papal and Polish heritage room. Based in Washington, D.C.
• The "Unofficial" Pope John Paul II website Information on Pope John Paul II, a biographical sketch, as well as a selection of his writings and speeches. Contains images and Catholic resources.
• Catholic Pages: The Pope & Papacy Articles about Pope John Paul II including a collection of documents and summaries of his encyclicals. Also features an article on how popes are elected.