Brief
John Paul II
The claims the writer was given for John Paul II, in the order they were given.
1
John Paul I was elected pope one year after the events under discussion.
“A year later Cardinal Luciani was elected pope.”
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John Paul II announced that he would use the letter M for Mary on his papal seal.
“announced that he would use the M of “Mary” on his seal.”
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3
During his first journey to Germany in November 1980, a correspondent for a Catholic magazine asked Pope John Paul II what had happened to the Third Secret of Fatima and whether it was going to be published in 1960.
“During his first journey to Germany in November 1980 a correspondent for a Catholic magazine asked him the question “What has happened to the Third Secret of Fatima? Wasn’t it going to be published in 1960?””
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Pope John Paul II said his predecessors preferred the diplomatic version of the Third Secret of Fatima to avoid provoking the Communists into taking action, owing to the seriousness of its contents.
“The pope answered, “Owing to the seriousness of its contents, in order not to provoke the Communists to take any actions, my predecessors preferred the diplomatic version.”
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5
Pope John Paul II said it is sufficient for every Christian to know that when one reads the oceans will flood entire portions of land and human beings will die within minutes in millions, one should not desire publication of the secret.
“Besides that, it is sufficient for every Christian to know the following: When one reads that the oceans will flood entire portions of land, that human beings will die within minutes, and in millions, then one should not desire publication of the secret.”
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Pope John Paul II said knowledge means responsibility, and it is dangerous when someone only wishes to satisfy his curiosity without being prepared to act on what he discovers.
“Knowledge means responsibility. It is dangerous when someone only wishes to satisfy his curiosity, if he is not prepared to do something about his discoveries, or if he is convinced we can do nothing to prevent the prophesied disasters from happening.””
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7
Asked what would happen to the Church, Pope John Paul II replied that great trials would require the faithful to sacrifice their lives, and that although prayer could diminish this trial it was no longer possible to avert it, because only through this could the Church be effectively renewed.
““We have to be prepared to suffer” was the reply. “Before long, great trials will require us to sacrifice our lives. Through your prayers and mine it is still possible to diminish this trial, but it is no longer possible to avert it, because only in this way can the Church be effectively renewed.”
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Pope John Paul II said the renewal of the Church has many times been brought about by blood, and that it would not be different this time.
“How many times has the renewal of the Church been brought about by blood! It will not be different this time.””
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9
John Paul II spoke these words about the Third Secret of Fatima in 1980, two years before he actually knew its contents.
“we must remember that John Paul II spoke these words in 1980, two years before he actually knew the contents of the secret.”
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In 1982, Pope John Paul II made a journey to Fatima to thank the Mother of God for saving his life, after he was shot in 1981.
“In 1982 he made a journey to Fatima to thank the Mother of God for saving his life, after he was shot in 1981.”
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11
At Fatima, Pope John Paul II met Sister Lúcia.
“At Fatima he met Sister Lúcia.”
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12
Sister Lúcia told Cardinal Oddi that she had a long talk with the pope and they both decided not to publish the Third Message since it could be misunderstood.
“She confided later to Cardinal Oddi that she “had a long talk with the Holy Father, and as a result we both decided not to publish the Third Message, since it could be misunderstood.””
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13
Giorgio Bongiovanni requested that Cardinal Oddi ask Pope John Paul II about the Third Secret of Fatima during an official breakfast meeting scheduled for 1991-11-05.
“The Italian stigmatist Giorgio Bongiovanni requested that Cardinal Oddi ask John Paul II about the Third Secret during an official breakfast meeting they were to have on November 5, 1991.”
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Cardinal Oddi reported that Pope John Paul II replied he had done everything he could for Fatima and did not consider it necessary to intervene further, since the Third Secret was no longer a secret because it had already been revealed many times.
“He received this reply from Oddi: “The Holy Father replied that he had done everything he could for Fatima and did not consider it necessary to intervene any more, since the Third Secret was no longer a secret, because it had already been revealed many times.””
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15
Pope John Paul II visited Fatima again on 2000-05-13.
“Pope John Paul II visited Fatima again on May 13, 2000.”
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May 13 is the first of the six days on which the Virgin appeared before the Fatima children, and is also the day in 1981 when John Paul II was shot and almost killed by a Turkish gunman in St. Peter's Square.
“May 13 is not only the first of the six days on which the Virgin appeared before the children, it is also the day, in 1981, when he was shot, and almost killed, by a Turkish gunman in Saint Peter’s Square.”
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Pope John Paul II believes the Virgin saved his life.
“The pope, who turned eighty years old on May 20, 2000, believes the Virgin saved his life.”
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18
Pope John Paul II turned eighty years old on 2000-05-20.
“The pope, who turned eighty years old on May 20, 2000, believes the Virgin saved his life.”
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19
John Paul II visited the Fatima shrine twice before his 2000-05-13 visit.
“He has already visited the shrine twice before.”
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20
On one visit to Fatima, John Paul II left one of the bullets fired at him in the crown of the statue of the Madonna.
“On one visit there he left one of the bullets fired at him in the crown of the statue of the Madonna.”
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21
In 2000, John Paul II beatified Jacinta and Francisco Marto.
“In 2000 he beatified Jacinta and Francisco.”
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22
It is not known whether Pope John Paul I intended to publish the Third Secret of Fatima.
“It is not known whether he intended to publish it.”
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23
Pope John Paul I died after only thirty-three days in the Vatican, officially as the result of a heart attack.
“After only thirty-three days in the Vatican “the smiling pope” broke down under the burden of his office and died, officially as the result of a heart attack.”
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24
Five popes - Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I, and John Paul II - kept the Third Secret of Fatima under lock and key.
“There must have been a reason why five popes, Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul I and II, kept it under lock and key.”
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25
Karol Wojtyla chose the papal name John Paul II to express his intention to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor.
“who chose the name John Paul II to express his intention to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor.”
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26
In 1985, Pope John Paul II convened a conference of bishops at a monastery in Rome to put an end to the controversy over Vatican II.
“In order to put an end to this controversy, Pope John Paul II convened a conference of bishops in 1985 at a monastery in Rome.”
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John Paul II may have been influenced by the Fatima revelation, which he had read early in 1982, in convening the 1985 conference of bishops.
“Perhaps he was influenced by the Fatima revelation itself, which he had read early in 1982.”
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28
John Paul II declared that he wanted to become a Marian pope.
“He declared that he wanted to become a Marian pope”
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29
John Paul II's life was threatened a second time on a thirteenth day of May, at Fatima on 1982-05-12/13, and again he was saved.
“The life of the pope had been threatened for a second time on a thirteenth day of May—and again he was saved.”
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30
John Paul II spoke to Sister Lúcia alone for almost half an hour at Fatima on 1982-05-13.
“The pope spoke to her alone for almost half an hour.”
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Sister Lúcia told John Paul II that the consecration of the world he had already performed, though an act of good faith, was not in accordance with the instructions of the Virgin Mary and therefore not valid.
“She warned him that, although the consecration of the world as he had performed it was certainly an act of good faith, it was not in accordance with the instructions of the Mother of God, and therefore not valid.”
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32
John Paul II promised Sister Lúcia he would perform the correct consecration ceremony at the earliest possible time.
“John Paul II promised her he would perform the correct ceremony at the earliest possible time.”
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33
On 1983-12-08, John Paul II sent a letter to all bishops, including those of the Orthodox churches, inviting them to join him in consecrating the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on 1984-03-25.
“The following year, on December 8, 1983, he sent a letter to all bishops everywhere, including those of the Orthodox churches, inviting them to join him in consecrating the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, 1984.”
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The 1983-12-08 letter from John Paul II contained the text of the consecration prayer, which he composed after consultation with Sister Lúcia.
“The letter contained the text of the prayer to be spoken, which he composed after consultation with Sister Lúcia.”
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35
John Paul II had the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima brought to his private chapel, where he spent the nights of March 24 and 25, 1984 praying.
“John Paul II had the statue brought to his private chapel, where he spent the nights of March 24 and 25 praying.”
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On the morning of 1984-03-25, the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima was placed in front of St. Peter's Basilica, where John Paul II said the consecration prayer.
“The next morning it was placed in front of the Basilica of Saint Peter, where he said the prayer he had prepared.”
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37
In the 1984-03-25 consecration prayer, John Paul II said "Most especially we entrust and consecrate to You those individuals and nations which need this help most," adding almost inaudibly "particularly Russia."
“In part of the prayer he said, “Most especially we entrust and consecrate to You those individuals and nations which need this help most,” and he added, almost inaudibly, “particularly Russia,””
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38
John Paul II departed from the published text of the 1984-03-25 consecration prayer to add "Let Your light illuminate particularly those nations whose consecration You Yourself desire."
“then went on to say, departing from the published text, “Let Your light illuminate particularly those nations whose consecration You Yourself desire.””
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39
In the 1984-03-25 consecration prayer, John Paul II asked for protection "from atomic war, from incalculable self-destruction, from every kind of warfare."
““Protect us from atomic war, from incalculable self-destruction, from every kind of warfare.””
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40
KGB files handed over to the Italian government in November 1999 showed that Russia's attitude toward the pope in 1979 was severe, advocating extreme measures against the pontiff.
“In 1979, as the KGB files that were handed over to the Italian government in November 1999 show, Russia’s attitude toward the pope was quite severe, advocating extreme measures against the pontiff.”
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41
In a memorandum dated 1979-11-13, the KGB were advised to take all possible measures against the Polish pope, if necessary using additional measures beyond disinformation and discrediting him.
“In a memorandum dated November 13, 1979, the KGB were advised to “take all possible measures against the Polish pope—if necessary, using additional measures beyond disinformation and discrediting him.””
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42
The reference to "additional measures" in the 1979-11-13 KGB memorandum is understood to mean not excluding physical elimination.
“The reference to “additional measures” is understood to mean “not excluding physical elimination.””
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43
The Italian press cited the released KGB papers as evidence that the KGB gave the Bulgarian Secret Service the original order for the assassination attempt on John Paul II carried out by Mehmet Ali Ağca.
“After their release the Italian press cited the papers as evidence that the KGB gave to the Bulgarian Secret Service the original order for the assassination of John Paul II that was attempted by their agent Ali Agca.”
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44
On 1981-05-13, at exactly 5:17 PM, shots were fired at John Paul II in St. Peter's Square.
“exactly at 5:17 P.M. the sounds of shots shattered the joyous atmosphere.”
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John Paul II was struck and his white robe was stained with blood after being shot in St. Peter's Square on 1981-05-13.
“The pope trembled and swayed, blood staining his white robe. He sank back, in slow motion, onto the seat of his Jeep.”
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When John Paul II heard about the Hrushiv Marian apparitions (1987), he saw a sign of hope that the conversion of Russia would become true.
“When John Paul II heard about the vision at Hrushiv, he saw in it a sign of hope, that the miracle of the conversion of Russia would at last become true.”
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On 1987-11-07, John Paul II received Josip Terelya, who had by then been allowed to travel out of the Soviet Union.
“On November 7, 1987 he received Josip Terelya, who had meanwhile been allowed to travel out of the Soviet Union.”
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The private audience between John Paul II and Josip Terelya lasted forty-three minutes, during which the pope learned about the situation of Catholics in Ukraine as well as about the apparitions.
“The private audience lasted forty-three minutes, during which the pontiff found out about the situation of Catholics in the Ukraine as well as about the apparitions.”
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After the shooting on 1981-05-13, an ambulance took John Paul II to the Catholic University hospital ten minutes after he was given first aid beside the basilica.
“Finally the car reached the left side of the basilica, where the pope was given first aid. Ten minutes later an ambulance took him to the Catholic University hospital.”
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On 1991-05-12, John Paul II's second pilgrimage to Fatima took place.
“Six months later, on May 12, 1991, the pope journeyed to Fatima for a second time.”
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On 1991-05-13, the anniversary of both the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima and the day his life was saved from the 1981 assassination attempt, John Paul II solemnly repeated the consecration of the world.
“On the next day, which was the anniversary of both the first apparition and the day when his life was saved, John Paul II solemnly repeated the consecration of the world.”
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When John Paul II saw pictures of the night of 1991-12-31 in Moscow, his eyes filled with tears.
“When the pope saw pictures of this memorable night, his eyes filled with tears.”
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53
Carl Bernstein and Marco Politi wrote that John Paul II saw the turmoil in the Soviet Union as a kind of mystery play in which, in his opinion, Our Lady of Fatima played a major role.
““The pope saw the turmoil in the Soviet Union as a kind of mystery play,” wrote Bernstein and Politi in their biography, His Holiness, “in which, in his opinion, our dear Lady of Fatima played a major role.””
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54
Two years after the events of 1991, John Paul II told Italian journalist Vittorio Messori that the three Portuguese children of Fatima, shortly before the outbreak of the Russian Revolution (1917), heard that 'Russia will return' and 'in the end my Heart will triumph', and that it was impossible they could have invented such statements since they were ignorant of history, geography, and social and ideological movements, yet what they announced is exactly what happened.
““And what about the three Portuguese children of Fatima, who unexpectedly and shortly before the outbreak of the October revolution heard, ‘Russia will return’ and ‘in the end my Heart will triumph’? It is impossible that they could have invented such statements. They were ignorant of history and geography, knew even less about social movements and ideological developments. And yet, what they announced is exactly what has happened.””
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55
Following the 1981-05-13 shooting, three surgeons operated on John Paul II for five hours and twenty minutes; his blood pressure had fallen so low his pulse was barely perceptible.
“Meanwhile, three surgeons were fighting to save his life. His blood pressure had sunk so low that his pulse was barely perceptible. The operation lasted five hours and twenty minutes.”
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During the 1981-05-13 operation, John Paul II's carotid artery escaped damage by only a small margin and no vital organs were hurt.
“Luckily, the carotid artery had escaped damage by only a small fraction of an inch, and no vital organs had been hurt. The pope was saved.”
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John Paul II's first words on regaining consciousness after the 1981-05-13 shooting were "I forgive him."
““I forgive him” were the first words of the pontiff, when he regained consciousness after some hours and had been told about the arrest.”
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Mehmet Ali Ağca aimed at John Paul II from a squatting position to be sure of hitting his target.
“To be sure of hitting his target he had aimed at the pope from a squatting position.”
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When John Paul II visited Turkey in 1980, Mehmet Ali Ağca announced his intention to kill the pope.
“and when John Paul II visited Turkey in 1980, he announced his intention to kill the pope.”
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John Paul II believed the Mother of God had saved him because he had moved his body while handing the little girl back to her parents, causing the bullet to miss his heart.
“The pope was convinced that the Mother of God had saved him, for if he had not happened to move his body in a particular way while handing the little girl he had embraced back to her parents, the shot would have penetrated his heart.”
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John Paul II was released from hospital on 1981-08-14.
“When John Paul II was released from the hospital on August 14, 1981, the first thing he did was to go to the Crypt of Saint Peter’s to pray at the tombs of his predecessors.”
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On his release from hospital on 1981-08-14, John Paul II first went to the Crypt of St. Peter's Basilica to pray at the tombs of his predecessors.
“the first thing he did was to go to the Crypt of Saint Peter’s to pray at the tombs of his predecessors.”
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John Paul II said he had thought there would be one more tomb in the crypt, but that the Holy Virgin decided otherwise on the thirteenth day of May.
““I thought there would be one more tomb there, but the Holy Virgin decided otherwise on that thirteenth day of May, the month dedicated to her,” he said.”
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During his convalescence, John Paul II asked Bishop Pavel Hnilica to bring him the complete documentation regarding Fatima.
“During his convalescence at the hospital John Paul II asked one of his close confidants, the Slovak bishop Pavel Hnilica, to bring him the complete documentation regarding Fatima.”
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John Paul II was the first pope to give open-air audiences.
“John Paul II was the first pope to give open-air audiences, which made him a kind of pop star of the faith.”
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Pavel Hnilica brought John Paul II the complete Fatima documentation, some of it original texts, which the pope read carefully.
““I brought him everything,” said the bishop later, in an interview with the Catholic monthly 30 Days. “Some of the texts were originals. He read everything carefully.”
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After leaving hospital, Pavel Hnilica took a replica of the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to John Paul II at Castel Gandolfo.
“After he left the hospital, I took a replica of the statue of Our Dear Lady of Fatima to him at Castelgondolfo.”
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John Paul II ordered a small church to be built in Poland in a forest bordering the Soviet Union, and had a statue of Our Lady of Fatima installed there facing the Soviet Union.
““He ordered a small church to be built in Poland, in a forest bordering on the Soviet Union, and had the statue installed in it. It is there still, exactly where he placed it, with the face of the Holy Virgin directed at the Soviet Union.””
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John Paul II told Bishop Hnilica that he had understood the only way to save the world from war was to save it from atheism through the conversion of Russia, according to the message of Fatima.
““I have finally understood that the only way to save the world from war is to save it from atheism through the conversion of Russia, according to the message of Fatima.””
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John Paul II regarded himself as the Fatima pope, a title originally given to his predecessor Pius XII.
“John Paul II now looked upon himself as the Fatima pope, a title that had originally been given to his predecessor Pius XII.”
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John Paul II decided to go on pilgrimage to Fatima and meet Sister Lúcia on 1982-05-13, the first anniversary of the assassination attempt.
“He decided to go on pilgrimage to Fatima and meet Sister Lúcia on May 13, 1982, the first anniversary of the assassination attempt.”
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John Paul II wanted to prepare for the consecration of Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as the Lady of Fatima had asked the Church to do.
“He wanted to prepare for the consecration of Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which the Lady of Fatima had insisted the Church do, so many years ago.”
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Early in 1982, John Paul II had the Third Secret of Fatima brought to him from the Holy Office and opened the envelope sealed by Paul VI in the presence of Cardinal Ratzinger.
“Before that, sometime early in 1982, he had the Third Secret brought to him from the Holy Office. He opened the envelope sealed by Pope Paul VI in the presence of Cardinal Ratzinger.”
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John Paul II consulted a Portuguese clergyman and asked him to translate the text of the Third Secret of Fatima, taking into account all the nuances of the language.
“He consulted a Portuguese clergyman and requested him to translate the text, taking into account all the nuances of the language.”
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John Paul II arrived in Lisbon in the early afternoon of 1982-05-12.
“John Paul II arrived in Lisbon early in the afternoon of May 12, 1982.”
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John Paul II rode through Lisbon in the Popemobile, which had been flown over from Rome, passing hundreds of thousands of people waving banners.
“Riding in the “Popemobile” that he had had flown over from Rome, he passed hundreds of thousands of people waving banners.”
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John Paul II entered Lisbon and went to a cathedral to pray with Franciscans, nuns of various orders, and laypeople.
“He entered the capital, and went to a cathedral to pray with Franciscans, nuns of various orders, and laypeople.”
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John Paul II had a talk with President António Ramalho Eanes at Belém Palace before leaving for Fatima by helicopter.
“He had a talk with President Eanes at Belén Palace, then left for Fatima in a helicopter.”
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Every Wednesday, unless travelling abroad, John Paul II received pilgrims at 5:00 PM, in a hall of the Vatican in winter or in St. Peter's Square in summer.
“Every Wednesday, unless he was on one of his frequent journeys abroad, the pope received pilgrims at 5:00 P.M., in winter in a hall of the Vatican, in summer in the open square.”
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The white helicopter carrying John Paul II landed near the apparition site at Fatima at night on 1982-05-12.
“It was already night when the white helicopter conveying the pope landed near the apparition site.”
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John Paul II's first destination at Fatima was the Capelinha chapel, built at the wish of the Virgin Mary.
“His first destination was the Capelinha, the little chapel that had been built at the wish of the Holy Virgin.”
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John Paul II said he had come to Fatima because a year earlier, on the anniversary of the first apparition of Fatima on 1917-05-13, an attempt had been made to assassinate him, and he recognised in that connection a specific call to come.
““I have come because on this day, a year ago, an attempt was made to assassinate the pope, strangely enough, on the anniversary of the first apparition of Fatima on May thirteenth, 1917,” he said. “I recognized, in the connection between the dates, a specific call for me to come here; therefore, I am here.””
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John Paul II greeted various foreign delegations at Fatima each in their native language, then lit a candle from the flame burning before the statue and passed the flame to the cardinals, who passed it on, transforming the square at Cova da Iria into a sea of light.
“He then greeted the various foreign delegations, each in its native language. Then the pope lit a candle from the flame of the one burning in front of the statue and with it lit the candles in the hands of the cardinals standing nearby. They in turn passed the flame on to those near them. Within minutes the square at Cova da Íria was transformed into a sea of light.”
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The 1982-05-12 candlelight ceremony at Fatima ended at 11:30 PM, after which John Paul II moved toward the basilica to perform mass with the bishop of Leiria and Fatima.
“This ceremony came to an end at 11:30 P.M. and the pope moved on slowly toward the basilica, to perform a mass together with the bishop of Leiria and Fatima.”
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A man dressed as a priest pushed into the group of clergymen near John Paul II at Fatima on 1982-05-12 and shouted insults blaming the pope for the situation of Catholics in Poland, for letting Communism grow stronger, and for the Second Vatican Council.
“A tall man dressed as a priest had pushed his way into the group of clergymen near the pope. He started insulting the pope loudly, blaming him for the situation of Catholics in Poland, for letting Communism become stronger, and for the Second Vatican Council.”
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On 1981-05-13, over forty thousand people were waiting for John Paul II in St. Peter's Square.
“Over forty thousand people were waiting for the Holy Father on this warm Wednesday in May.”
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During the 1982-05-12 disturbance, John Paul II's secretary, an American bishop, and security guards protected him with their bodies while Portuguese police arrested the man.
“His secretary and the American bishop, as well as security guards, protected him with their bodies, while the Portuguese police arrested the man.”
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John Paul II turned toward the man who had attacked him verbally at Fatima and blessed him.
“The pope turned slowly toward him and blessed him.”
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Police found a fifteen-inch-long bayonet in Juan Fernández Krohn's possession, which he said he had intended to use to kill John Paul II.
“They found in his possession a fifteen-inch-long bayonet, with which, according to his own words, he had intended to kill the pope.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch19:9877-10003 testimony first hand
90
The Prophecy of the Popes gave John Paul I (1978) the description "De medietate lunae" ("from the half moon"), referring to his birth name Albino Luciani, which means "lunar".
““De medietate lunae,” “from the half moon,” refers to the birth name of John Paul I (1978), Albino Luciani (which means “lunar”).”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11217-11337 administrative second hand
91
John Paul I was elected pope during the time of the half moon and died a month later, also during the period of the half moon.
“He was elected pope during the time of the half moon and died a month later, also during the period of the half moon.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11346-11458 observation
92
The Prophecy of the Popes gave John Paul II the description "De labore solis" ("from the work of the sun"), referring to the solar eclipse.
““De labore solis,” “from the work of the sun,” referring to the solar eclipse, describes John Paul II, who has been pope since 1978.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11466-11592 administrative second hand
93
John Paul II was born on 1920-05-18 during a solar eclipse.
“He was born on May 18, 1920, during an eclipse.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11598-11637 administrative
94
The town of Vadovice, Poland, where John Paul II was born, has a sun on its coat of arms.
“The town where he was born, Vadovice, in Poland, has a sun on its coat of arms.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11646-11720 administrative
95
During John Paul II's pontificate, on 1999-08-11, the great solar eclipse of Europe, the last one of the millennium, occurred.
“During his pontificate, on August 11, 1999, the great solar eclipse of Europe, the last one of the millennium, occurred.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11726-11837 observation
96
According to the Prophecy of the Popes, the pope who follows John Paul II will be "Gloria olivae" ("the fame of the olive tree").
“According to the prophecy the pope who follows him will be “Gloria olivae,” “the fame of the olive tree,””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:11848-11947 administrative second hand
97
Popes Paul VI and John Paul II both spoke positively about the Garabandal apparitions.
“However, two popes, Paul VI and John Paul II, spoke positively about the apparitions.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:12658-12731 opinion second hand
98
After John XXIII there have been three popes: Paul VI (1963-1978), John Paul I (1978), and John Paul II, who has been pope since 1978.
“After John XXIII there have been three popes: Paul VI (1963–78), John Paul I (1978), and John Paul II (who has been pope since 1978).”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:9168-9295 administrative
99
John Paul I's pontificate lasted for only thirty-three days, fulfilling the prediction that one pope would reign for a very short period.
“Already the prediction that one would reign for a very short period has been fulfilled with John Paul I, whose pontificate lasted for only thirty-three days.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:9302-9454 observation
100
Michael Hesemann considers that the fulfilment of the short-reign prophecy with John Paul I would mean John Paul II is the last pope under Conchita's prophecy.
“This would mean that John Paul II is the last pope.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch21:9460-9506 opinion first hand
101
According to rumour, Pope John Paul II held a positive opinion about Medjugorje and encouraged pilgrims to visit the village.
“The rumor is that Pope John Paul II has a positive opinion about Medjugorje. He encourages pilgrims to visit the village in the Balkans”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch22:3539-3667 hearsay second hand
102
Pope John Paul II allegedly told Bishop Pavel Hnilica in 1984, "Medjugorje is a sequel to Fatima."
“and allegedly told Bishop Paul Hnilica in 1984, “Medjugorje is a sequel to Fatima.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch22:3676-3751 hearsay second hand
103
When Pope John Paul II finally performed the consecration ceremony as recommended, the effect was felt within a year.
“When Pope John Paul II finally performed the ceremony as recommended, the effect was felt within a year.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch23:13219-13318 opinion first hand
104
During the 2000-05-13 beatification ceremony at Portugal, Fatima, Sister Lúcia received the Holy Communion from the hands of John Paul II.
“during which Sister Lúcia received the Holy Communion from the hands of the pope,”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:10060-10136 observation
105
Angelo Sodano, the secretary of state for the Vatican, announced in Portuguese at Fatima on 2000-05-13 that John Paul II had directed him to inform the crowd that the pope had asked the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to reveal the third part of the Secret of Fatima after preparing an appropriate commentary.
““Brothers and sisters in the Lord,” he said in Portuguese, “on this solemn occasion of his visit to Fatima, His Holiness has directed me to make an announcement to you.... The Pope has asked the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to reveal the third part of the Secret, after they prepare an appropriate commentary.…””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:10379-10721 testimony second hand
106
Those close to the altar at Fatima on 2000-05-13 observed a look of satisfaction on the face of John Paul II when Angelo Sodano announced the revelation of the Third Secret.
“Those who were close to the altar were able to observe the reaction of the Holy Father and Sister Lúcia. They saw a look of satisfaction on the face of the pope.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:11095-11251 observation
107
When John Paul II read the contents of the Third Secret of Fatima after the 1981 assassination attempt, the plan of divine providence became clear to him.
“When John Paul II read the contents of the Third Secret after the assassination attempt, the plan of divine providence became clear to him.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:12603-12738 opinion
108
When the bishop of Portugal, Leiria and Fatima visited Italy, Rome, John Paul II gave him the bullet found in his Jeep after the shots were fired on St. Peter's Square.
“From that moment on, the pope tried to follow the requests of the Madonna in everything he did. When the bishop of Leiria and Fatima visited Rome, John Paul gave him the bullet which was found in his Jeep after the shots were fired on St. Peter’s square.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:13154-13401 administrative
109
When the Soviet era ended on 1991-12-31, John Paul II considered that the Virgin Mary had kept her promise.
“When the walls of Eastern Europe crumbled in 1989, and when the Soviet era ended on December 31, 1991, he knew that she had kept her promise.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:13623-13756 opinion second hand
110
On 2000-06-26, the Third Secret of Fatima was published as promised by Cardinal Sodano and ordered by John Paul II.
“On June 26, 2000, the promise given by Cardinal Sodano that the Third Secret would be published, as ordered by Pope John Paul II, was fulfilled.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:13920-14054 administrative
111
In February 2000, John Paul II informed Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, about his plan to release the Third Secret of Fatima together with a commentary.
“In February 2000, Pope John Paul II had informed the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, about his plan to release the Third Secret, together with a commentary.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:14589-14788 administrative
112
On 2000-04-19, John Paul II dictated a letter to Sister Lúcia asking her to speak with Archbishop Tarcisio Bertone, secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and answer all his questions.
“On April 19, 2000, he dictated a letter to “the Reverend Sister Maria Lúcia” in which he asked her to speak with the secretary of the congregation, Archbishop Tarcisio Bertone, and answer all his questions.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:14800-14996 administrative
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Tarcisio Bertone said Sister Lúcia was lucid and at ease, and was very happy that John Paul II was going to Fatima.
“She “was lucid and at ease; she was very happy that the Holy Father was going to Fatima,” he said.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:15281-15374 testimony second hand
114
Sister Lúcia said the seer children did not know the name of the pope in the vision, since the Virgin Mary did not tell them whether it was Benedict XV, Pius XII, Paul VI, or John Paul II, but only that it was the pope who was suffering, which made them suffer too.
““We did not know the name of the pope. Our Lady did not tell us his name, so we did not know whether it was Benedict XV or Pius XII or Paul VI or John Paul II, but it was the pope who was suffering and that made us suffer, too.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:16144-16366 testimony second hand
115
It was rumoured that Vladimir Putin's 2000-06-05 visit to the Vatican was disappointing for John Paul II, who had hoped Putin would bring an invitation to visit Russia, Moscow.
“Later it was rumored that the visit was disappointing for the pope. He had hoped the Russian president would bring him an invitation to visit Moscow.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:16560-16702 hearsay second hand
116
A visit by John Paul II to Russia was heavily opposed by Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II, who feared the intrusion of Roman Catholicism into Russia.
“A visit by John Paul II to Russia is heavily opposed by the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexej II, who fears the intrusion of Roman Catholicism into his country.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:16711-16863 opinion second hand
117
On 2000-06-14, Mehmet Ali Ağca, the would-be assassin of John Paul II, was pardoned by Italy's president Carlo Azeglio Campi.
“On June 14, 2000, the would-be assassin Ali Agca was pardoned by Italy’s president, Carlo Azeglio Campi.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:17001-17099 administrative
118
The 2000-06-14 pardon of Mehmet Ali Ağca had been discussed with the Vatican beforehand and was supported by John Paul II.
“This was discussed with the Vatican beforehand and supported by the pope.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:17106-17174 administrative
119
Mehmet Ali Ağca considers Cardinal Sodano's announcement of the Third Secret to be the last piece of the puzzle helping him understand that he and the pope were merely playing roles in a drama written by God.
“The announcement of Cardinal Sodano, he claimed, was for him “the last piece of the puzzle, which helped me to understand that both of us, myself and the pope, were merely playing our roles in a drama written by God, eternal and Almighty.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:17513-17742 opinion second hand
120
Joseph Ratzinger said the Fatima vision of the pope climbing over corpses in a ruined city was a private revelation, not to be taken literally, with no obligation for a Christian to believe in it.
“After the revelation of the Third Secret, Cardinal Ratzinger tried his best to explain that the horrific Fatima vision of the pope climbing over corpses in the midst of a ruined city should not be taken literally. First of all, he stated, it was a private revelation. There is no obligation for a Christian to believe in it.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:17994-18315 opinion second hand
121
In a letter she handed to Pope John Paul II on his first visit to Fatima on 1982-05-12, Sister Lúcia wrote that the third part of the Fatima Secret is a symbolic revelation, based on whether or not the message's recipients accept what it asks of them.
“As Sister Lúcia wrote to Pope John Paul II in the letter she handed to him on his first visit to Fatima on May 12, 1982, "The third part of the secret is a symbolic revelation, based on whether or not we accept what the message itself asks of us."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:20721-20964 testimony first hand
122
John Paul II eventually carried out the consecration of Russia to Mary as commanded by the Lady of Fatima, first in secret and then openly, after the Church had earlier hesitated out of fear of Russia's power.
“As we know, the Church hesitated to do this out of fear of Russia's power, but John Paul II finally obeyed her command, at first in secret, then openly, and mighty Russia fell.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:21581-21752 observation
123
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger asked whether it was inevitable that Pope John Paul II saw his own fate in the third part of the Fatima Secret when its text was brought to him after the assassination attempt on 1981-05-13.
“"When, after the attempted assassination on 13 May 1981, the Holy Father had the text of the third part of the Secret brought to him, wasn't it inevitable that he should see his own fate in it?" Cardinal Ratzinger asked.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:22957-23170 opinion first hand
124
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said that when the Mother's hand deflected the fateful bullet, it was shown once again that there is no fixed destiny, that faith and prayer can influence history, and that prayer is more powerful than bullets and faith more powerful than armies.
“"When the Mother's hand deflected the fateful bullet, we were shown once again that there is no fixed destiny, that faith and prayer can influence history and that in the end prayer is more powerful than bullets and faith more powerful than armies."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:23178-23418 opinion first hand
125
The text of the Third Secret of Fatima that was officially released does not correspond to what Pope John Paul II allegedly said about it in Germany in 1980-11.
“The Third Secret also does not correspond to what Pope John Paul II allegedly said about it in Germany in November 1980.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:26905-27020 observation
126
Pope John Paul II did not read the authentic Third Secret of Fatima before 1981-07, so if his 1980-11 statement about it in Germany was accurate, he could only have been referring to the diplomatic version.
“Also, we now know that he did not read the authentic Third Secret before July 1981. Therefore, even if the quote is accurate, he could have only have been referring to the "diplomatic version,"”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:27290-27474 observation
127
Pope John Paul II surely read the diplomatic version of the Third Secret in Monsignor Corrado Balducci's article 'Profezia e Realta' in L'Osservatore della Domenica the day before his election to the papacy in October 1978.
“which he surely read in Monsignor Corrado Balducci's article "Profezia e Realta" in the Osservatore della Domenica the day before his election to the papacy in October 1978.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:27484-27652 opinion
128
In December 1998, the complete documentation of the Maria Emilia Santos healing case was presented to Pope John Paul II, who gave his nihil obstat (permission) on 1998-12-19.
“In December 1998, the complete documentation of the case was presented to the pope, who immediately, on December 19, gave his “nihil obstat,” or permission.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:2912-3057 administrative
129
Pope John Paul II wanted to wait to publish the Third Secret of Fatima until the situation calmed down, out of concern that the Secret's depiction of the death of a pope under gunfire could refer to a second attempt on his life, and that his enemies could misunderstand the vision as a prediction of their final victory over the Church rather than as a warning.
“John Paul II wanted to wait until the situation calmed down. After all, the Secret showed the death of a pope under gunfire. This could have referred to a second attempt on his life. His enemies could misunderstand the vision and see it not as a warning but as a prediction of their final victory over the Church.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:29127-29433 opinion
130
It was originally decided to publish the Third Secret of Fatima after the death of Sister Lúcia, but while considering his upcoming trip to Portugal for the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco Marto, Pope John Paul II felt the time to release it had finally come.
“It was originally decided to publish the Third Secret after the death of Sister Lúcia. But while considering his upcoming trip to Portugal for the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco, the pope felt that the time to release it had finally come.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:29539-29780 observation
131
Sister Lúcia wrote to Pope John Paul II on 1982-05-12 that if the complete fulfilment of the final part of the Third Secret's prophecy has not yet been seen, it is being approached with great strides.
“But when she wrote to the pope on May 12, 1982, she stated, "And if we have not yet seen the complete fulfillment of the final part of this prophecy, we are going towards it … with great strides."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:30135-30322 testimony first hand
132
John Paul II decided to hold the Marto siblings' beatification in Portugal, Fatima instead of Italy, Rome.
“But the pope decided to go to Fatima instead.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3420-3457 administrative
133
When the Portuguese bishops visited Italy, Rome in November 1999, John Paul II bid them farewell with the words "Arrivederci a Fatima" ("See you in Fatima").
“When the Portuguese bishops visited Rome in November 1999, the pope said good-bye to them with the words “Arrivederci a Fatima”—“See you in Fatima””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3466-3606 hearsay second hand
134
On 1999-11-26, Serafim da Silva, bishop of Portugal, Leiria and Fatima, told the press that John Paul II had said "Arrivederci a Fatima" to the visiting Portuguese bishops in November 1999.
“at least that’s what Serafim da Silva, bishop of Leiria and Fatima, told the press on November 26, 1999.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3614-3713 testimony second hand
135
John Paul II's plan to return to Portugal, Fatima was announced only after he completed his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in March 2000.
“Only after he completed his historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land in March 2000 was it announced that he would return to Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3868-3988 administrative
136
John Paul II wanted his 2000 visit to Portugal, Fatima to be a highlight of the Vatican's Jubilee Year, a yearlong celebration of two thousand years of Christianity.
“The pope wanted the trip to be a special event, a highlight of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year, a yearlong celebration of two thousand years of Christianity.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3997-4136 opinion
137
The pope's visit to Portugal, Fatima in 2000 occurred five days before his eightieth birthday.
“since it was only five days before his eightieth birthday”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:4283-4332 administrative
138
John Paul II believed the Virgin Mary saved his life during the assassination attempt of 1981, and wished to thank her for granting him nineteen more years of life.
“he wanted to thank her for granting him nineteen more years of life, as he is convinced she saved his life during the assassination attempt of 1981.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:4342-4485 opinion second hand
139
Joseph Ratzinger considers the pope always good for a surprise, made only a few days before the 2000 trip to Fatima.
““The pope is always good for a surprise,” was the cryptic comment made by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger only a few days before the trip.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:4596-4722 opinion second hand
140
On 2000-05-07, John Paul II held an extraordinary ceremony at Italy, Rome, Roman Coliseum honouring what he called the "new martyrs", including members of the Protestant and Orthodox churches.
“A week before the trip, on May 7, 2000, John Paul II held an extraordinary and moving ceremony in the Roman Coliseum, where he honored what he called the “new martyrs,” including members of the Protestant and Orthodox churches.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:4807-5025 administrative
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John Paul II considers that the courage shown by the twentieth-century martyrs calls out with a voice louder than any factors of division.
““The courage they demonstrated in taking up the Cross of Christ calls out to us with a voice louder than any factors of division,” the pope explained.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:5036-5175 opinion second hand
142
John Paul II said a final prayer at the 2000-05-07 Roman Coliseum ceremony after three hours had passed and darkness had fallen, in heavy rain.
“It was raining heavily when finally, after three hours had passed and darkness had fallen in Rome, John Paul II said a final prayer.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:5618-5743 observation
143
Preparing the extensive list of religious persecution victims read at the Roman Coliseum ceremony was one of the most important projects John Paul II requested for the Jubilee Year.
“Preparing this extensive list of the victims of religious persecution—both priests and laymen—had been one of the most important projects the Holy Father requested for the Jubilee.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:5751-5923 administrative
144
John Paul II arrived at the sanctuary of Portugal, Fatima on the evening of 2000-05-12, appearing exhausted as he stepped out of the military helicopter that brought him from Portugal, Lisbon.
“Expectations were high when the pope arrived in the sanctuary on the evening of May 12. He was obviously exhausted as he stepped out of the military helicopter that brought him from Lisbon to Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6028-6220 observation
145
At Lisbon Airport, John Paul II was met by Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio.
“At the Lisbon airport, he met the Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6228-6289 administrative
146
About a hundred children, some from the same hospital where Jacinta Marto had died eighty years earlier, greeted John Paul II at Lisbon Airport, waving flags in the Vatican colours of white and yellow.
“About a hundred children, some from the same hospital where Jacinta had died eighty years ago, greeted him, waving flags in the Vatican colors of white and yellow.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6298-6454 observation
147
In Portugal, Fatima, half a million people gathered to welcome John Paul II, who greeted them from his bullet-proof white Popemobile.
“In Fatima, a crowd gathered near the sanctuary and enthusiastically welcomed the pontiff, who greeted them from his bullet-proof white Popemobile. Half a million people, cheering and waving white handkerchiefs, noticed how tired he seemed as he climbed out of his vehicle”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6463-6727 observation
148
John Paul II slowly mounted the steps up to the Capelinha, the little chapel at Portugal, Fatima, Capelinha chapel built at the request of the Madonna.
“noticed how tired he seemed as he climbed out of his vehicle and slowly mounted the few steps up to the Capelinha, the little chapel built at the request of the Madonna.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6674-6835 observation
149
At Portugal, Fatima, Capelinha chapel, John Paul II presented the ring given to him by the late Polish cardinal Stefan Wyszynski after his 1978 election as pope.
“before he presented a very special gift to the chapel, the ring given to him by his teacher, the late Polish cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, after he was elected pope in 1978.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7042-7207 administrative
150
Stefan Wyszynski predicted to John Paul II, "You will lead the Church into the third millennium."
““You will lead the Church into the third millennium,” the Polish cardinal had predicted.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7214-7291 testimony second hand
151
By presenting Stefan Wyszynski's ring at the Capelinha chapel, John Paul II dedicated his entire pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima.
“With this act, he dedicated his entire pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima, and demonstrated the importance of the Fatima apparitions.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7365-7485 opinion
152
After blessing the crowd at Portugal, Fatima on 2000-05-12, John Paul II left the sanctuary and did not attend the solemn mass and procession of lights that followed.
“After blessing the crowd, the pope left the sanctuary again. The solemn mass, followed by a procession of lights, took place without him. He had to rest up in preparation for the following day.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7621-7810 administrative
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On 2000-05-13, precisely at 8:30 A.M., over 600,000 people were squeezed into the rotunda at Portugal, Fatima when John Paul II entered the sanctuary in his Popemobile.
“Over 600,000 people were squeezed into the rotunda when, precisely at 8:30 A.M., the Holy Father entered the sanctuary in his Popemobile.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:8347-8473 observation first hand
154
An hour before the beatification ceremony on 2000-05-13, John Paul II met Sister Lúcia, then ninety-three years old, in the sacristy of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima.
“An hour earlier, before he arrived for the beatification ceremony, he’d had an important date in the sacristy of the Basilica of Fatima. There he met the third shepherd seer, Sister Lúcia, now ninety-three years old,”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:8486-8698 administrative
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John Paul II and Sister Lúcia discussed details of an upcoming revelation of the Third Secret of Fatima.
“Later it was revealed that they discussed details of an upcoming revelation of the Third Secret.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:8915-9004 hearsay
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John Paul II wanted to renew the consecration of the world and Russia to Our Lady of Fatima on 2000-10-08, when hundreds of bishops would arrive in Italy, Rome for the Jubilee of the Bishops.
“On October 8, 2000, when hundreds of bishops from all over the world would arrive in Rome for the Jubilee of the Bishops, the Holy Father wanted to renew the consecration of the world and Russia to Our Lady of Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9012-9222 opinion second hand
157
John Paul II hoped to be invited to visit Russia, Moscow in 2001.
“He hoped to be invited to visit Russia in 2001.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9230-9272 opinion second hand
158
John Paul II hoped to witness fulfilment of the Virgin Mary's promise that the Holy Father would consecrate Russia to her, that Russia would convert, and that a time of peace would come.
“He was hoping to witness the fulfillment of the promise of the Virgin when she said, “The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, she will convert, and a time of peace will come.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9278-9453 opinion second hand
159
On 2000-05-13, the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima was carried in a procession to the front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, followed by John Paul II and Sister Lúcia entering to the enthusiastic crowd.
“The statue of Our Lady was carried in a procession to the front of the basilica; then the pope, followed by Sister Lúcia, entered and was greeted by the enthusiastic crowd.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9461-9627 observation
160
John Paul II said, "once again I would like to celebrate the Lord's goodness to me when I was saved from death after being gravely wounded on May 13, 1981."
“Eventually, John Paul II referred to his personal involvement in the Fatima events: “And once again I would like to celebrate the Lord’s goodness to me when I was saved from death after being gravely wounded on May 13, 1981.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9778-9997 opinion second hand
161
On 1982-05-13, Pope John Paul II met with Sister Lúcia.
“Pope John Paul II and Sister Lúcia on May 13, 1982.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:693-739 observation
162
On 1984-03-25, Pope John Paul II performed the consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“Pope John Paul II during the consecration of Russia on March 25, 1984.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:906-971 observation
163
In November 1999, John Paul II travelled to Portugal to celebrate the beatification of two of the three Fatima seer children in front of a million people and television cameras from around the world.
“In November of 1999 he traveled to Portugal to celebrate the beatification of two of the three seer children, in front of a million people and TV cameras from all over the world.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:3232-3404 observation
164
When John Paul II visited Mexico City on 1999-01-22 to 1999-01-26, thousands of witnesses saw and filmed large formations of luminous craft.
“When Pope John Paul II visited Mexico City on January 22–26, 1999, thousands of witnesses saw and filmed large formations of luminous craft, as if they had come to greet the ailing pontiff.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:4660-4841 observation
165
Michael Hesemann considers the message of Fatima to have influenced the secret policy of the Vatican from Pope Pius XII to John Paul II.
“It influenced the secret policy of the Vatican, the smallest but most influential state on earth, from Pope Pius XII to John Paul II, who believes it to be his mission to fulfill the Fatima prophecy.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:5613-5803 opinion first hand
166
John Paul II believes it to be his mission to fulfil the Fatima prophecy.
“who believes it to be his mission to fulfill the Fatima prophecy”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:5747-5803 opinion second hand
167
All popes of the twentieth century, from Pius XII up to John Paul II, have been aware of the messages of the Virgin Mary at Fatima.
“All the popes of this century have been aware of the Virgin's messages, from Pope Pius XII up to John Paul II”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:5611-5718 opinion first hand
168
John Paul II has announced that it is his mission to fulfil the prophecy of Fatima.
“who has announced that it is his mission to fulfill the prophecy of Fatima”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:5722-5790 testimony second hand
169
In November 1999, John Paul II travelled to Portugal to announce the beatification of two of the three children who saw the Fatima vision, before an audience of about a million people and worldwide television cameras.
“In November 1999 he traveled to Portugal to announce the beatification of two of the three children who saw the Fatima vision, in front of a million people and TV cameras from all over the world.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:6434-6623 testimony
170
Michael Hesemann considers that the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union started within a year after the election of John Paul II, the first pope from a Communist country.
“The beginning of the end of the Soviet Union started within a year after the election of the first pope from a Communist country, John Paul II.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:9373-9513 opinion first hand
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Pope John Paul II believed the Virgin of Fatima saved him from death during the assassination attempt on his life on 1981-05-13.
“Pope John Paul II believed the lady saved him from death when there was an attempt on his life on May 13, 1981.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19064-19170 opinion second hand
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May 13 was the date the Virgin Mary first appeared to the three children in Fatima in 1917, and Pope John Paul II was doubtless aware of this coincidence with the date of the 1981 assassination attempt on his life.
“May 13 was when the lady first appeared to the three young children, and the pope was doubtless aware of the date.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19176-19285 opinion first hand
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Pope John Paul II later put the bullet that almost killed him in the 1981 assassination attempt into the crown of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
“He later put the bullet that almost killed him into the crown of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19291-19380 administrative