THE INFLUENCE OF OUR POPES

POPE SAINT JOHN XXIII

• Born: November 25, 1881
• Reigned: 1958-1963
• Died: June 3, 1963
• Beatified: September 3, 2000
• Canonized: April 27, 2014

PAPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Ecumenical council: (the first in a century) to bring the church up to date
• Second Vatican Council: old doctrines and desciplines are reexamined
• Wrote encyclical letters: "Mother and Teacher", " Peace on Earth"

SIGNIFICANCE AND HISTORY

• Brought together leaders from different nations
• Helped developing countries achieve independence
• First modern Pope whose teachings attracted audiences beyond-
• The boundaries of the Church

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND QUOTE

• Wisdom: Had wisdom to know how to improve the church
• Knowledge: Helped make the Church more modern during Vatican II
• "I am Joseph your brother."
• The quote is from when he was introducing himself to Jews

POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II

• Born: May 18, 1920
• Died: April 2, 2005
• Beatified: May 1, 2011
• Canonized: April 27, 2014
• Reigned: 1978-2005

PAPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• World Youth Day
• Brought about the collapse of communism
• Most travelled Pope ever
• Wrote 14 encyclicals

SIGNIFICANCE AND HISTORY

• Left Rome and visited places
• Talked in the native language of countries
• Born outside of Italy
• Took part in Vatican II
• Helped kids get involved

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND QUOTE

• Knowledge: knows 8 languages and can talk to many people
• Fortitude: Had Parkinson's disease and embraced suffering
• “If He asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much.”
• The quote is from his book The Meaning of Vocation

POPE FRANCIS

• Born: Decemebr 17, 1936
• Elected: 2013
• Named after Francis of Assisi
• From Argentine

PAPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Doesn't eat alone anymore
• Got a Ford Focus instead of the Mercedes
• Wears his own shoes and jewelry
• Works with many people to fight wrongdoings

SIGNIFICANCE AND HISTORY

• Had a prayer of peace with Palestinian President
• Has a preference and love to the poor
• Wants to build a more just society
• He is a model to us and accepts everyone
• He shows us how to live humbly

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND QUOTE

• Understanding: Accepts and understands the struggles of the poor
• Wisdom: Can relate ti many different people
• The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness."
• The quote is from his first Angelus as pope