Pope John Paul II Celebrates Christmas One Last Time
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2014
- A highlight for our crew was filming the midnight Mass at the Vatican on Christmas Eve - which happened to be Pope John Paul II's last Christmas. The vast basilica was packed, the pope seemed radiant, and our cameraman put our viewers right in the front pew. The Vatican is generally a very difficult place for visiting film crews to get permission to do anything. But for some reason, their welcome warmed at Christmas and we found ourselves with a prime spot in the center of St. Peters - midway up the central pilaster under Michelangelo's magnificent dome with a front balcony perch to catch the action.
What you didn't see was 10,000 worshippers tumbling out of St. Peter's at about 1:00 in the morning in the rain. Our crew, about the last people to leave the basilica, was unable to find a taxi, and had to walk through Rome for an hour laden with all their gear to get back to their hotel. Here's just a bit more of Pope John Paul II's last Christmas Mass. Subscribe at goo.gl/8iBEnS for regular blog updates from Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #popejohnpaulii
He evangelized me when he came to my country. I was an atheist and stayed off from school to watch him on TV. I was fascinated. I was baptised Catholic 6 years later.
Y’all heard about him
@@twistedvortex1675 "Dead men tell no tales" not surprising a saintly man who is dead is blamed while everyone living is blameless. Many Catholics anticipated this.
Amen
@@alveodas hello
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This dude is counted amongst the greatest of heroes. He put so much pressure on himself… he was so beautiful and such an example of divine humanity. I miss you so much Karol. This world misses you
2 of the greatest men who lived on earth. We love you Benedict XVI and St. John Paul II!
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. "
2 Timothy 4:7
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Faith in christ tho?
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Probably the only HD footage of Pope John Paul II
Lol type john paul ii rome reports to see many hd footages of him
Lol agreed
What an inappropriate comment
As if they knew.
@@neonenour892 How was it even inappropriate?
He was one of my great grandmothers favourite Popes. She actually met Pope John-Paul. She passed away 2 years before John-Paul II at the age of 102. He will probably be one of the most remembered Popes of our generation and beyond.
I would consider him to be top 3 of all time. John Paul the first would have been a great pope if he wasn't taken out before cleaning up the corruption
He’s actually my great grandmothers cousin and you’re right @picardenter
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He is an anti Christ
HORROR WRATH Protestant lol
2:41
For those of you that don’t recognize him, the man all the way to the left is Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who would later become Pope Benedict XVI after John Paul II’s death.
Good observation...
@bartx 3 that's called a zuchetto or a skull cap. Now there are 3 different colors of a skull cap. White is for the pope, red is for cardinals and violet is for the bishops.
@bartx 3 oh right.
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I seent that
I remember watching this Christmas mass. And when they sang the Polish Christmas songs, I broke down. I was raised Polish Catholic, and I knew this was my Pope’s final Christmas. It broke my heart.
The best Pope! Be proud.
@@HK-pp9ig nah Pope Benedict was better.
@@icycatholic OK, the best until Pope Benedict!
@@HK-pp9ig there we go.
Icy Catholic. Well they are both dead. So bye bye.
At the end, he carried his cross, publicly, and I admired him more than ever. St John Paul II, pray for us
Amen
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Hearing his voice breaks my heart.
Amen
Amen
I got that sad feeling, but also I want to admire how this man has a very clear love for Jesus. God bless.
His love for our Lord Jesus Christ is just so visible.
Is no one going to talk about the incredible quality of this video??
NO
It's crystal clear for a 2004 video
It’s amazing he was still willing to say public Mass even when he was obviously in a lot of pain.
That was era when people were still using actual cameras and video recorders instead of phones
@Αγόρι Πεταλίδα well gopros are great
Isn’t he lucky.. lived a great life, pleasing to his maker, last days of his life he was surrounded by nothing but holiness and now he’s with him forever. A life well lived indeed.
Tu fou pape c'est quoi
He faced tragedies of WW 2 and opression of Catholic Church in Poland.
He WORSHIP LUCIFER
Michele Mcguire you wish.
@@michelemcguire8995 Wow, what a bundle of joy you are.
I love him so much..he came to Nigeria and when he landed..there was rainfall...and peace
Hello💕💕💕💕💕
2:40, both of them are now home in God's paradise. Rest in peace JP II and Benedict XVI.
The other man next to him is Cardinal Sodano. He passed away last year as well.
@@michaelvazquez5919😢😢
@@michaelvazquez5919 but he is not pope he could be friends with Agostino Cassoroli both are JPII Secretaries of State or JPI the Italian Pope (Sodano’s fellow citizen)
JP II was my Mom's favorite Pope-how she loved him! I both love & admire him & miss both he & Benedict XVI dearly- The Church's Doctrine's were upheld & defended on a daily basis & no matter the mistake/scandal, one knew that The Roman Catholic Church & The Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ was primary, that it wasn't up for sale or compromise. May God bless both these wonderful Popes, the faithful all over the world, & make us strong for our God & His Truth.
Remember when this man died. I was in awe of him always. I picked my confirmation name after him.
This made me cry. I miss him soo much! St. John Paul II was my Mom's favorite Pope, & mine as well. He did God's work til the very end. Maybe that's why he is the Patron Saint of Labor. A Labor of Love! St. John Paul II, please pray for us. I love you!! ❤🙏❤
im an evangelical but i like the catholic for the unity. keep up the unity. God bless.
You should become Catholic!
@Lupus Lusitanus No thanks
@Lupus Lusitanus I'm Catholic but obviously Orthodox have a lot of spiritual treasures to share, including the art of religious paintings
Wow, Rick Steves, this video must be from Christmas 2004. So 15 years ago. But the HD quality of that film makes you believe it's from yesterday. Amazing!
False prophets yeah ok
Saint john paul pray for us.
Philippines.
Amen
That is idolitry!
Wy do you not pray directly to the LORD JESUS?
@@soldierofchrist888 were praying through him, asking for his intercession
Löwe Juda Yup, it is.
@@tedbruh3903
And where does anyone do this in the Bible?
I was only 6 years old when he passed away, Saint Pope John Paul the 2nd we are so dearly missed as you pray for us in heaven we will see you in heaven some day you are the greatest Pope to ever live. The Lord has blessed us to have A Pope like you, God bless you
Absolutely beautiful. Pope St John Paul II was so glorious.
St. Pope John Paul the Great, pray for us
Amen
He can’t hear you.
@@GreekOrthodox7 Original, and very charitable!
@@GreekOrthodox7 He can. So can god
@@GreekOrthodox7 GET OUT OF HERE YOU HEATHEN.
I cried and was deeply touched by this video! St JP II! Pray for us!
Benedict XVI and John Paul ii are now together.
Amen and also with Pope John Paul the 1st The smiling Pope.
@@aaronbrigham4743 I wish John Paul I was together with his two immediate predecessors John XXIII and Paul VI than with John Paul II and Benedict XVI who were culturally Polish and German because they speak and culturally Italian why two successors
To Rick Steves: Many thanks for this beautifully filmed video of our beloved St. John Paul! I was privileged and blessed to see him several times, in Denver, St. Louis MO, Toronto, and at the Vatican, the last time being at the 2002 World Youth Day in Toronto.
Would that you could upload the full video your crew made of this last Christmas Mass of John Paul II.
By the way, I used your book Europe Through Back Door and your travel programs for help and advice on my trips - pilgrimages to Rome and Italy in 1997 and 1998. You've had a wonderful career. God bless
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He was so brave. Yes, he kept the faith. He suffered publicly like Christ. God bless You all. Best wishes from Hamburg/Germany
Your countrymen 2:52 A man in JPII’s right is from Southern part of your country JPII is from your eastern neighbor of Poland
A highlight for our Rick Steves’ European Christmas crew was filming Pope John Paul II’s final Christmas Mass: blog.ricksteves.com/blog/rick-steves-european-christmas-pope-john-paul-ii-celebrates-christmas-one-last-time/
We love you John Paul II! Pray for us!
Oh gosh, I saw him being carried up and i lost it. Weeping cause i miss you! Pope Saint John Paul II, Pray for us!
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I couldn’t understand a word but that was pretty amazing to watch
I only understood the first words. He said "dear brothers and sisters".
2019 still remember one of the best pope ever.
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False prophets
You sound like you lived through many :- 😉
The most happiness of my Catholic life-the reigns of St. Pope JP II and Pope Benedict XVI. As one devoted to the TLM, my hope the next Pope will be more like these two men.
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After Peter, maybe
What a beautiful Mass. I had goosebumps all the video through. Blessed be God!
Great video quality for 2005, feels like I'm watching a video taken just yesterday!
The quality of the video is perfect. Makes me feel like back in time. I wish we had more videos like that.
That was very inspiring and beautiful. Thank you Mr. Steves, and God bless you and your family.
The best Pope! RIP
he was like that and he still went on with the job?! yo major respect!
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Unlike his successor who should still 've the pope. Francis is an impostor. They must have some big dirt on Benedict to get him to resign
@@johnreed9050 huh??? please don't be disrespectful to the popes. they're open to criticism, but not blatant disrespect.
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He's not God. I'm not Catholic so I don't bow to the pope. The true pope is benedictxvi
@@johnreed9050 get real dude.
Saint Pope John Paul ll pray for us love from Philippines
Rest in Peace Dear Pope. Let´s meet you in Heaven
Amen
I love learning about this catholic stuff. I really wish I could meet someone who is into tradition and history. I want someone who is curious, intelligent, and caring to explore together the beautiful things the world show us.. 🤩🤍
Cari: Truly is a shame, I would do anything to learn how to Sabre fence. Only trouble is finding where some are.
I'm from a Catholic country, Brazil :) i'm in, just call me! Rsrs (it's the equivalent of Lol...) have a great 2020.
I believe that His Holiness knew it was his last Midnight Mass. So sweet!
the thumbnail explains a lot about the phrase "One last time", and if you watch closely, there aren't any smartphones among the crowd.
Poor Pope John Paul II!!!! Unfortunately I've never seen him with my eyes and my mind! God bless him!!!
I must admit that even if I swayed away from Catholic beliefs, whenever I see a program on tv/clip on yt, with Pope John Paul II, tears comes to my eyes. I just don't know why. It might be strange, but I'm seriously not knowing why.
Dartharion something is calling you home.
@@TheChristianFairy Don't know if I'm misinterpreting but that might be very true.
how is it going brother? we are waiting for you!
The Church is simply waiting for you... May God through the intercession of St. Pope John Paul II lead you back... May God bless you.
The same thing started happening to me a few days ago and thats also when I decided to come back home to Rome !
Whenever I come across videos of Saint Peter's Basilica, it instantly takes me back to the incredible experience of visiting it myself. I'm overwhelmed with nostalgia, feeling goosebumps and even tearing up at the memories.
Saint Pope John Paul II please pray for us. AMEN
Am I the only one who finds the flash cameras rude? Like you're in a church number one, number two he's the pope?? Where is the respect here
I love you Pope John Paul II 💕
St John Paul ² pls pray for us.
Please tell God that we really need His mercy.. people are dying and some bad people wants to distroy the Church you build. They broke the altars, they distroy the churches. Please Lord help us.
You suffered your illness for all of us just like our Lord Jesus please pray for us during this trying Times🙏
Caro S:S: Papà ! Giovanni Paolo Mi Manchi Pregha Per Me” E” La Mia FamigliaPregha SS : Papa Giovanni Ti Amo
What, “like our Lord Jesus”?!? Do you understand what you have said?! Comparing a Pope to Jesus?...
Blasphemy!
He is not like Jesus and he will never Be. You brainwashed roman catholic think of him as same level as Jesus.
@Bruce Wayne mate we're all the same no one's better than anyone.
Jesus washed the feet of a Pros(*) to do that even the level he was. Cmon do you think he'd be happy having his disciple first of off being compared to him?
When his disciples fought for who's best, this was considered big sin
Thank you Rick Steves. Just returned from Italy. Sadly, the lines at St. Peter's were so long, we didn't get inside. This video gives a poignant glimpse of what the basilica is all about. Your books were very helpful planning other parts of the trip.
👍👍👍
Thank you for the video... Miss you, Father...
RIP Pope John Paul II (1920-2005)
And now, Cardinal Ratzinger, who left this world as our emeritus Pope, is together again with St. JP II
Tear roll down when i wath this..God bless you
Best pope. May you continue rest in peace.
My lovely daddy. Still among us.... please keep us under your protection
Pope Saint John Paul II. I miss you.
May his soul continue resting in peace
False prophets dont make it to heaven
@@Millet_kidd203 That's why you surely wont
Feed my people , keep looking after them until I come - JESUS..St.paul pray for us💕
Pope john paul II pray with us..
Thank you it was good to see Pope John Paul the second again.
Karol Wojtyła...
Rest In Peace.. ( niech spoczywa w pokoju...)
@@janpeda164 Gratuluję wiedzy! Klask,klask...
@@josephstalin7292 Dziękuję panie Józku! Pozdrawiam serdeczni ;)
@@janpeda164 Nie ma za co towarzyszu!
Karol Wottyla kau yg sudah berbahagia di Surga...doakanlah kami...🙏amin.
@@janpeda164 Są tu komentarze z różnych stron świata ale takiego chamstwa nikt nie zaprezentował.Mozesz być z siebie dumny.
I saw Pope John Paul the 11 in Australia at The ALICE SPRINGS Airport Northern Territory We sang a Choir to Welcome Him to Our Country .AMEN
He will always be in my heart
Pope John Paul II you are always in my mind
He was a true pope. There was much peace in most country's back then
we love you St. John Paul II. please pray for us 🙏
St John Paul de LL bless my womb and my family Amen
He Walks With God Now.
Saint John Paul II 🖤
I love u Pope John Paul I always remember u pray for me and my family in the phillippines and me here abroad amen
I m ortodox from Romania. HE WAS THE BEST .EVER
Pray for us Saint Pope John II... Amen
Beautiful - Sanctus Ioannes Paulus PP. II
Wow look at that basilica. So beautiful
There never will be another Pope like Saint Pope John Paul II, we love you and miss you dearly. + R.I.P +
Pope John Paul II was one of my moms favorite popes even though she wasn’t a practicing Catholic
Saint John Paul pray for us.
I miss you to pope John Paul dont for got us.
Amazing quality!
Very good quality footage for 2005
Amen .. thanks for refreshing our memories
This video made me cry 🥺😭😭😭
So cool. Thank you for showing us Rick Steves.
St John Paul papa pray for us...I love you ..... miss you.. love from India...
God bless you...
Beautiful..... I'm really delighted
I loved Him so Much,he Is still in my Heart, in my mind and helps me in my living. Such as pope Benedict does.
St John Paul. Pray for us
I love Jesus Christ and followers of Jesus Christ many many happy Christmas congratulations
2017. I still mis Him
May the Lord and savior give him peace and Grant him everlasting life
One of the most forgiving And toughest popes He also went out of his way to meet people and cultures He was in Toronto 1984 to see a young schoolboy wave to him..He had just arrived from Toronto in a Helicopter
This footage is just incredible to watch. Seemed like it was filmed yesterday 💕... Miss JPII...
Now Benedict has reunited with John Paul II....
@@cupcakefairy87 Yes can their older Brothers Georg Ratzinger (Benedict XVI’s brother) and Edmund Wojtyla (John Paul II’s brother) can be friends too
@@cupcakefairy87 They will watch from heaven about freeing Europe again because Ukraine was oppressed by Russian since invasion of 2022 their homelands of Germany and Poland (former enemies to Allies formed by them) will help Ukraine and Russia to be good relationships