Author(s)

Zhe Guan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Institute for Studies of Taoism and Religious Culture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Corresponding Author

Zhe Guan

ABSTRACT

John Paul II, the 264th pope of Catholicism, was a very influential figure in the 20th century. He actively carried out social practical activities, advocated world peace and safeguarded human dignity. He visited all over the world and traveled all over six continents, creating a unique way of diplomatic visit. Based on the story of John Paul II’s diplomatic activities, this paper divides the four historical stages of his term as pope by using the method of combining historical theory. Secondly, it introduces the location of his visit and the details of his diplomatic activities at each stage. Third, it analyzes the characteristics of his diplomatic practice. John Paul II's diplomatic practice has strong missionary enthusiasm and flexible diplomatic measures, and has a kind of transcendence. Finally, this paper summarizes his diplomatic practice and points out that John Paul II is not only a devout Catholic believer, but also a firm believer. He fulfilled his mission at a firm pace, and this process can be regarded as a pilgrimage to the heart.

KEYWORDS

Catholicism, John Paul II, Diplomacy, Practice

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhe Guan, A Study on Pope John Paul II's Diplomatic Practice. Journal of Political Science Research (2024) Vol. 5: 35-42. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/polsr.2024.050106.

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