Find out how two extraordinary leaders changed religion and theworld
In April 2014, Pope Francis will jointly canonize twopredecessors, John Paul II and John XXIII, in a move thatrecognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of these leaders ofthe Catholic faith. An estimated 1 million people filled St.Peter's Square and the surrounding streets for John Paul II'sbeatification, and the joint canonization will attract even more.With John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition youcan learn more about these admired religious leaders and joinmillions of devotees in celebrating their lives and legacies.You'll get an in-depth look at John Paul II's remarkable life andachievements and learn more about the beloved John XXIII in a bonuschapter.
With this special edition e-book written in friendly, plainEnglish, you'll discover how John Paul II's deep religiousconvictions affected world politics, history, and the Catholicfaith. You'll be introduced to his influences, his personalstruggles, the way he impacted the Church, and his methods forspreading his powerful message. Catholics and non-Catholics alikewill find the stories of these holy men fascinating andinspiring.
* Introduces you to the lives and legacies of both John Paul IIand John XXIII
* Presents you with the struggles, influences, and approaches toworld politics of John Paul II, whose actions had a great impact onhistory
* Includes a bonus chapter that details the life of John XXIII,who will be canonized along with John Paul II in April 2014
* Written in an engaging, accessible style and a great read forCatholics and non-Catholics alike
John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition is your guideto discovering the exemplary lives of two rare and extraordinarymen who have influenced generations of people all over theworld.
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Foreword xix
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting to Know John Paul II 9
Chapter 1: John Paul II: A Man for All Seasons 11
Chapter 2: Looking at the Landscape of JP2's Life 27
Chapter 3: Discovering the Man Who Would Be Pope 47
Chapter 4: Identifying Early Influences in John Paul II's Life 57
Chapter 5: Building the Foundation of His Thinking and Reasoning 71
Part II: Continuing the Legacy of Others and the Traditions of the Church 79
Chapter 6: Tracing John Paul II's Career 81
Chapter 7: Continuing the Council: Understanding Vatican II 97
Chapter 8: Holding the Line: Reinforcing Church Values, Teachings, and Traditions 111
Chapter 9: Defending a Civilization of Life versus a Culture of Death 129
Part III: Putting His Unique Stamp on the Papacy 145
Chapter 10: Keeping Up to Date: Moving the Catholic Church into the Modern Era 147
Chapter 11: Internationalizing the Church: Making It "Catholic" 165
Chapter 12: Building Bridges: Reaching Out to Other Religions 171
Chapter 13: Slaying the Dragon: Helping to Defeat the Evil Empire 187
Chapter 14: Sanctifying the Saints and Saintly of the World 201
Chapter 15: Giving Hope to the Young: World Youth Day 209
Part IV: Embracing Modernity and Looking to the Future 223
Chapter 16: The Epic Visits of a Traveling Pope 225
Chapter 17: A Media-Savvy Pope 235
Chapter 18: Exploring Sainthood 243
Chapter 19: Concerning the Future of the Papacy 253
Part V: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Reasons That Pope John Paul II Was Truly the "People's Pope" 271
Chapter 21: Ten Fun Facts about Pope John Paul II 281
Chapter 22: Ten Important Papal Encyclicals of John Paul II 287
Chapter 23: Ten Notable Beatifications and Canonizations of Pope John Paul II 321
Chapter 24: Ten Saintly Characteristics 335
Part VI: Appendixes 339
Appendix A: A Brief Chronology of Pope John Paul II's Life and Times 341
Appendix B: Travel Itinerary for John Paul II's Papacy 347
Appendix C: A Look at the Life of Pope John XXIII 355
Index 359
