"Every Fourth of July, the United States commemorates its Founders'
dedication to our unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness - rights endowed by our Creator.
"One person who greatly respected what those Founders did was a Polish pope, St. John Paul II.
"John Paul II expressed that admiration a number of times, including
on U.S. soil. Two occasions particularly stand out: his visits to the
United States in October 1979 and September 1987."
In a recent commentary, writer Paul Kengor reflected on St. John Paul's thoughts regarding the freedoms, especially religious liberty, offered by the United States to the people of the nation.
To access Ms. Kengor's complete essay, please visit:
National Catholic Register: The Fourth of July and St. John Paul II: A Polish Pope With a Heart for the US (3 JUL 19)
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