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"Be Protectors of Life" Pope John Paul II Celebrates 25th Anniversary As Head of the Catholic Church.
Despite continuing health problems, Pope John Paul II, who is 83 years old, is maintaining an aggressive schedule as he prepares to celebrate his 25th anniversary as the head of the Roman Catholic Church on October 16.
Throughout his tenure as pope, Pope John Paul II has continually and steadfastly preached on the sanctity of human life and has repeatedly focused on the worldwide tragedy of abortion.
Through numerous encyclicals, writings, and public statements, Pope John Paul II clearly identified the danger of the growing worldwide "Culture of Death" and urged people of all religious faiths to unite behind a "Culture of Life" philosophy to help restore respect and dignity to all human life.
The Pope, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease and crippling ailments of his knee and hip, had his stamina tested as recently as mid-September when he made the 102nd foreign tour of his papacy. But there were also moments of great tenderness.
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