Andreas Widmer- Professor at CUA

Dialogues at the JP2 Shrine on Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV

The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a place of worship, religious formation, and cultural renewal to feed the minds and souls of its visitors. It is a place of pilgrimage with a first-class relic of St. John Paul II’s blood available for veneration. Through liturgy and prayer, art, cultural events, and religious celebrations, pilgrims can enter into our patron’s deep love for God and for man. A major permanent exhibit highlights significant events in the life of Pope John Paul II and his momentous influence as the spiritual father of one billion Catholics and as a world leader. From its conception, the Shrine was intended as a response to St. John Paul II’s call for a “new evangelization,” which was repeated by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. It is meant to be a place of genuine encounter with God that leads to a renewal of individuals, families, societies, and cultures — a place where God, who “entered history” (John Paul II, Homily, Dec. 24, 1999), heals and renews every dimension of human life. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the Shrine a national shrine on March 14, 2014.

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Lunch and Learn every first Saturday about Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical with Mass, lecture and discussion.

Join the Saint John Paul II National Shrine to explore Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. Hear about current discussions and initiatives sparked by the encyclical, listen to experts explain key points made by the pope and enjoy the opportunity to discuss the encyclical with others. Come early to pray in the Shrine’s Redemptor Hominis Church or Luminous Mysteries Chapel.

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Mass in the Redemptor Hominis Church

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Andreas Widmer- Professor at CUA

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Mass in the Redemptor Hominis Church

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