Ep. 4.49: Meet Me in St. Louis: John Paul II’s Unforgettable Visit

In this episode, Monsignor Witt and Teresa revisit one of the most electrifying moments in St. Louis Catholic history—the 1999 visit of Pope John Paul II—capturing the anticipation, the massive logistical effort, and the spiritual intensity that surrounded the Holy Father’s two-day stay. From the youth gathering at Kiel Center to the record‑setting Mass at the America Center, from the Pope’s pointed moral challenge to President Clinton to his tender encounter with Rosa Parks, the story unfolds with vivid detail, culminating in the dramatic clemency plea that spared a man’s life and the Pope’s emotional farewell: “I will always remember St. Louis.”