Pope Innocent II

many influential popes, whose accomplishments changed the course of history. Many of these popes become known for both their positive accomplishments, which brought prosperity to their people, and for their failures, which in many cases led to their own death. Throughout the given time period, Pope Nicholas II, Pope Gregory VII, Pope Innocent III, and Pope Gregory IX, were all influential popes whose accomplishments are what they are most remembered for. First, Pope Nicholas II decreed that the

In 1983, Pope John Paul II visited Nicaragua in response to word that a growing alliance between priests and Marxists revolutionaries was emerging in Latin America. Historically, the Catholic Church in Europe had taken a strong anti-communist stance. And so the emerging alliance troubled Pope John Paul II despite the fact that priests claimed they were simply doing what Christ would do in championing the interests of the poor. When news began spreading throughout Nicaragua that Pope John Paul

Abortion, Pope John Paul II and Peter Singer Abortion is one of the most controversial issues today. It has become a question of not only ethics, but morals. In the 1973 case of Roe v Wade the Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to terminate a pregnancy by abortion within the first six months of the pregnancy. However, conservative Presidents have changed the legislation enough to allow states to restrict abortion in various ways (Practical Ethics, Peter Singer). In the following paper

As Philadelphia prepares for Pope Francis’ visit, he continues to make headlines for his continual use of the papacy power in an effort incite action in correcting many societal issues. And although the Pope’s activism has been sensationalized in the media as novel, throughout the centuries the Pope has been a figure whose influence and power extends past the Catholic Church and taps into the realm of law and politics. This significant trend began with Pope Innocent III who reigned from 1198 until

adversaries of the death penalty are warning that capital trials and sentencing hearings are extremely flawed and inadequate that they risk resulting in the execution of innocent people (Jost 785). "Supporters of capital punishment

50 years in the areas of belief, practise and worship are a direct result of the Second Vatican Council, which took place in Rome between 1962 and 1965. But some have argued that the undeniable and revolutionary changes that took place after Vatican II were due to many misrepresentations of the actual teachings of the Council. In this response I will demonstrate from indisputable and well-documented facts that Ecumenism before the Second Vatican Council was always condemned and the Second Vatican

the value and dignity of each human life. Pope John Paul II used the bible story of Cain and Abel to proclaim that God cares for all human life and no one is sin free and no one deserves to be valued less. We are called to care for the lives of others. John Paul II mentions that scientific medical research is making abortion easier and more available. He notes when abortion is accepted as necessary, it cheapens the value of human life. John Paul II does not just condemn those who might use abortion

Weapons often seem as a necessity when it comes to defense, whether it be self defense or the defense of peace and freedom. In the United States’ war with Iraq, there have been a reported one hundred sixty-five thousand Iraqi civilians were killed between 2003 and 2015. All too often, civilians find themselves victim to war violence. In 1995, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued an article written by the National Conference of Bishops titled Sowing Weapons of War: A Pastoral Reflection

individuals as associated with divinity and considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion among believers. This is to be considered with all human life, even children who are to be born with illnesses or disabilities. Scripture says, “Do not slay the innocent,” (Exod 23:7) the children are not to be blamed, for it is the society that makes harmful accusations for which one is born into. God had a plan before He shaped the world, just as He continues

joy that comes from God and is found in Jesus Christ, the son of God. Jesus Christ is the hope of yours. He is my hope. He is the hope of the world” (Homily of Mass, 1978, youtube). Those were some of the first words of the newly appointed Pope John Paul II on October 16, 1978 to the whole world. From his childhood throughout adolescence and his priesthood, he saw his country of Poland in the ravages of communism. His heart and mind were horrified and responded with a desire to work and fight