# John Paul II Foundation Marks 45 Years

> Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of hope and cultural legacy.
- Title: John Paul II Foundation Marks 45 Years · Vaticannews
- Summary: Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of hope and cultural legacy. The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of fostering hope and cultural…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/the-john-paul-ii-vatican-foundation-celebrates-45-years.html
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- Published: 2026-10-15T12:24:17.257+00:00
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- Topics: john paul ii, vatican foundation, holy see, catholic church, hope, cultural initiatives, youth education, pope leo xiv, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years of fostering hope and cultural education through global initiatives.