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POPE JOHN XXIII 1962 Leading Catholicism into the 20th century...
...looks of things, he's not slowing down. He's the same half of the Montana-to-Rice connection that led the 49ers to two straight Super Bowls in the late eighties and won him a Super Bowl MVP award in Super Bowl XXIII...
...light of eternity, the work of John XXIII and of John Paul II is of comparable importance. Both men will be treated by history as great Popes. John has a more humane face, in some ways a more attractive face: a Pope for the home and the fireside and joyous festivals of the church. John Paul is a Pope for the public forum, for the vast congregation and the open battlefield, where the forces of Christianity fight for survival in an often hostile world. He is an intellectual Pope and a warrior Pope. But he is also, and increasingly...
Essay: John Paul II and the legacy of John XXIII...
...looked otherwise pink-cheeked and robust. Of his mind, there was no doubt. To their congratulations for being chosen Man of the Year, John Paul expressed thanks, then added, mischievously, "I see that in the past, you have given this honor to Lech Walesa and to Pope John XXIII -- but also to Stalin and Hitler!" Sancton, a bit nonplussed, explained, "Holy Father, you must understand that we have a good list and a bad list. You are on the good list." Gratified but still playful, the Pontiff replied, "I hope I always remain on the good list...