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St. John Paul II and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Discover inside stories of the life of St. John Paul II and travel in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

This week on Vaticano, I want to take you on a special journey, through memories, testimonies, and unique moments of Saint John Paul II, twenty years after his death.

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We see him in the silence of his chapel, immersed in the prayer that guided his every decision. We follow him to the peaks of Gran Sasso, where nature became for him a dialogue with God. We listen to those who knew him closely—secretaries, journalists, friends—describe the Pope who was fearless, even in the darkest moments, and who changed the face of the world with the courage of faith.

These are intense, some untold, stories that speak of humility and strength, of a charisma capable of breaking down walls, literally and spiritually.

Watch the full story here: Saint John Paul II: 20 Years Later,

Don’t miss EWTN’s documentary on pilgrimage in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Hiking In Search of Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Thank you for your continued support, and always remember: God has a plan for each of us, and He makes no mistakes,

Andreas Thonhauser

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