100 Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the World — Patrick Novacosky

Patrick Novecosky, author of 100 Ways Saint Pope John Paul II Changed the World (published by Our Sunday Visitor), sits down with Deacon Mark Campbell for a wide-ranging conversation on the saint's enduring impact. Highlights include: The Book: Written to commemorate John Paul II's 100th birthday in May 2020, the book began as a "Top 10" list and grew to 100 entries. Still selling strong six years after publication. Papal Travel: Before John Paul II, popes rarely left the Vatican — let alone Italy. Paul VI's 1965 UN visit to New York City was considered astounding. John Paul II changed everything, driven by his passion for the New Evangelization. Iowa's Historic Moment: In October 1979, Iowa farmer Joe Hayes wrote a letter inviting the Pope to Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa (near Des Moines). The Pope accepted, drawing 350,000 people — still the largest single gathering in Iowa state history. Living History Farms is open to visitors today. Russia & China Outreach: Though John Paul II was never able to visit Russia or China, Mikhail Gorbachev personally invited him to Russia. He used his proximity — broadcasting into China from neighboring countries — and deputized Saint Mother Teresa to open a Missionaries of Charity home in Moscow. Friendship with Mother Teresa: Their collaboration is one of the 100 entries in the book, and the subject of Patrick's forthcoming fall 2026 release. Patrick's books and upcoming releases can be explored further at IowaCatholicRadio.com. Tune in weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. #PopeJohnPaulII #CatholicHistory #PatrickNovacosky #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #SaintMotherTeresa #NewEvangelization #CatholicBooks #PapalTravel #LivingHistoryFarms #IowaHistory #CatholicPodcast #JPII #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith   Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.