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What Would Pope John Paul II Think About the European Protests?  

Today is the feast of Pope St. John Paul II. His life and teachings offer a key to understanding the unease the world experiences today and indicate a path forward based on justice, responsibility, and the common good.  

Though published in 1991, his encyclical letter, “Centesimus Annus,” retains an extraordinary timeliness today, including in the face of the social tensions and protests that are sweeping Europe. At a time marked by economic uncertainty, distrust for institutions, and dispirited young people, the late supreme pontiff’s thought invites us to look beyond the outward manifestations of discontent to understand their deeper causes.  

When economic growth does not translate into concrete opportunities, when work does not guarantee a dignified life, and when it becomes increasingly difficult to establish a family, the social fabric risks weakening. As John Paul II understood, the economy must always be at the service of the human person, his dignity, and the common good. 

Many young people today are deeply concerned about issues such as the cost of living, housing insecurity, concerns about public services, rising energy costs, stagnant wages, and corruption. Those of us who are older should recognize that these young people are posing fundamental questions about our society, particularly about its ability to offer hope.  

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