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George Weigel

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The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve

George Weigel Discusses Pope St. John Paul II for National Catholic Schools Week

This week on The Learning Curve, cohosts Cara and Gerard and guest host Patrick Wolf, distinguished professor of education policy at the University of Arkansas, mark National Catholic Schools Week with George Weigel, author of the international bestselling, two-volume biography of Pope St. John Paul II. They explore how Karol Wojtyła's education, deep faith, and experiences during World War II shaped his life as a spiritual leader and led him to play a pivotal role in the fall of Communism in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe. Pope John Paul II's popularity among the world's youth, Weigel explains, was grounded in a spirituality that defied contemporary culture and challenged young people to seek the "greatness that the grace of God makes possible in your life." The interview concludes with Mr. Weigel reading from his biography of Pope St. John Paul II. Stories of the Week Cara and Gerard continue to explore the impact on education of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Hosts:
Cara CandalGerard Robinson
Organization
Pioneer Institute