BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope
Learn more about who the Pope is and what he does through this informational website. Also includes information on how the Pope is chosen and a brief biography of Pope John Paul II.
Other
The Vatican: The Holy Father
Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...
Other
The Vatican Official Homepage: Saints
An index of of saints canonized during the pontificate of John Paul II. Search by date or scroll down a clickable list. Most entries include both a portrait and a full biography, but some bios have yet to be translated into English.
Curated OER
The "Unofficial" Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains a wealth of information on Pope John Paul II. It contains links to his writings and speeches, and to articles and stories written on the pope.
Curated OER
Time: The Time 100 John Paul Ii
This site provides an article by William F. Buckley Jr. on Pope John Paul II. It discusses the meeting Gorbachev had with the pope and the struggle the pope went through to end communism in Eastern Europe.
Other
Catholic Educator's Resource Center: The Galileo Affair
Online essay concerning the battle between Galileo and the Catholic Church over the issue of heliocentrism, or, whether the sun or the earth is at the center of the universe.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 28 14: Papa Francisco Proclama Santos
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent canonization of two prior Popes by the current Pope Francis.
Other
Vatican: Pope Paul Vi 1963 1978
A discussion of the life and death of Pope Paul VI that highlights his work on the Humanae Vitae and his public persona.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
abcteach
Abcteach: People
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
Other
Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.