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“Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create.”

Quote by Pope John Paul II

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Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II, born on May 18, 1920, and died on April 2, 2005, was the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and one of the longest-reigning popes in history. During his papacy from 1978 to 2005, he was dedicated to promoting world peace and unity, advancing church reform, and visiting numerous countries and regions. more

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“When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society.”

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“Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.”

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Book:Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States

Source: Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States

“You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate.”

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“I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin.”

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“The historical experience of socialist countries has sadly demonstrated that collectivism does not do away with alienation but rather increases it, adding to it a lack of basic necessities and economic inefficiency.”

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Book:The Encyclicals of John Paul II

Source: The Encyclicals of John Paul II

“What we talked about will have to remain a secret between him and me. I spoke to him as a brother whom I have pardoned and who has my complete trust.”

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“Humanity should question itself, once more, about the absurd and always unfair phenomenon of war, on whose stage of death and pain only remain standing the negotiating table that could and should have prevented it.”

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