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Communism

The Polish pontiff was a pivotal figure in the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe, beginning with his nine-day pilgrimage to Poland in 1979.

Film by Newt Gingrich, wife explores Christianity's role in Soviet downfall (OSV 1/2/2011)

In Focus: Pope John Paul II and the toppling of the Berlin Wall (OSV 11/8/09)

Pontiff was the Slavic prophet of European unity (PDF) (OSV 4/17/05, pages 14-15)

Theology of the Body

Pope John Paul II introduced his theology of the body over the course of 133 Wednesday audiences, delivered from 1979 to 1984. Briefly put, theology of the body teaches that the body expresses the person and reveals how men and women are made in the image and likeness of God, and it calls them to make a gift of self. Pope John Paul's wisdom has inspired a multitude of Catholics to delve deeper into this teaching through books, study guides and websites.

Here are a few samples of what OSV has published about theology of the body over the past few years.

Lost in translation? Pope John Paul II's groundbreaking theology fails to resonate in Europe (OSV 7/1/07)

Theology of the body taps into women's 'genius' (OSV 1/6/08)

Young Catholics answer call to embrace sacrament (OSV 6/15/08)

Experts debate 'theology of body' presenter's tactics (6/28/09)

Theology of the body: Making a gift of self (OSV 8/28/10)

Applying theology of the body to societal problems (OSV 9/26/10)

A guide to theology of the body resources (OSV 10/24/10)