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Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · 20:00–21:30 · Maxvorstadt

Johannes Paul II. (1978–2005) – Der Papst, der aus dem Osten kam

A church-history lecture on John Paul II’s Polish background and the forces that shaped his long pontificate.

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VenueZentrum St. BonifazMaxvorstadt
PriceDonationDrop-in
Duration1 hr 30 minEvening
FormatPublic lecture in the 15th St Bonifaz SommerakademieIndoor

Why go

Church historian Andreas R. Batlogg examines John Paul II’s career and his 1978–2005 pontificate in the political, social and church context of the late twentieth century. This is the final talk in St Bonifaz’s six-part Sommerakademie on modern popes. Entry is free, with donations supporting the abbey’s social work.

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