Interviewer: What was Wojtyla's role in the defeat of communism? - Giovanni Battista Re

The lack of ideals is what leads to emptiness and boredom. That is why, dear young people, I encourage you not to postpone life's fundamental decisions. When the Lord calls us, He also gives us the strength and the grace necessary for responding to the responsibilities that will be placed on our path.

(From the homily during the Missa Pro eligendo Romano Pontifice) The liturgical texts of this Eucharistic celebration, then, invite us to fraternal love, to mutual help and to commitment to ecclesial communion and universal human fraternity.

Intervistatore: Quale fu il ruolo di Wojtyla nella sconfitta del comunismo?