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John Paul II Foundation Marks 45 Years
Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of hope and cultural legacy.
In brief
Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of hope and cultural legacy. The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of fostering hope and cultural education through global initiatives. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Foundation established
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation was created on October 16, 1981, by Pope John Paul II.
President's vision
Monsignor Ptasznik says the Foundation keeps Saint John Paul II's memory alive and makes his legacy relevant today.
Poem insight
In his poem, The Jeweler’s Shop, Karol Wojtyła wrote that wedding rings connect past and future.
“They will always bring the past to mind, as though it were a lesson to be remembered; each day they will open the future wide before us, binding it to the past.”
Legacy for today
The Foundation turns Saint John Paul II's legacy into lessons for current challenges.
Hope message
Saint John Paul II's hope remains universal: Christ and His message of Resurrection.
“Christ and His message of Resurrection. It is the hope that evil will certainly not have the final word.”
Cultural definition
Culture is how man becomes more fully human, according to Saint John Paul II.
“Culture is that through which man, as man, becomes more fully human.”
Anniversary events
Rome hosts liturgical celebrations, concerts, and a film screening for the 45th anniversary.
Youth scholarships
The Foundation awards scholarships for JPII Studies and supports young people's education.
In short
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of fostering hope and cultural education through global initiatives.
