"THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PONTIFICATE OF THE POPE JOHN PAUL II" by M. Manuel Azevedo
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Abstract

This work analyses Pope John Paul II’s contributions and attitudes as an international relations Actor. In this context, the research question that guides this work is as follows in terms of global governance, how did the conduct carried out by Pope John Paul II strengthen him as a Model Power? John Paul II inaugurated a new phase of the Vatican’s foreign policy. His diplomacy in mediation and conflict resolution stands out as a fundamental pillar of his pontificate, contributing to the fall of the communist regime in Poland and many other conflicts such as the mediation of the Holy See in the Beagle Channel, Falklands War, Gulf Wars and Balkan War. In the religious dominion, John Paul II intensified inter-religious dialogue with Jewish, Muslim and Buddhists. Regarding Papal trips, they played an extremely relevant role not only from a religious perspective but also from a political and social perspective. Protecting the environment and life was also among John Paul II’s concerns. The Pope clarified that the Church cannot be indifferent to how humans relate to nature. In summary, the words of John Paul II had a significant impact on the political world and civil society, with him being considered a great statesman of the 20th century; in this sense, he could be viewed as a relevant actor in international relations and a Model Power.

Bahasa Abstract

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kontribusi dan sikap Paus Yohanes Paulus II sebagai aktor dalam hubungan internasional. Dalam konteks ini, pertanyaan penelitian yang memandu tulisan ini adalah dalam hal tata kelola global, bagaimana tindakan yang dilakukan oleh Paus Yohanes Paulus II memperkuat posisinya sebagai Model Power? Paus Yohanes Paulus II membuka fase baru dalam kebijakan luar negeri Vatikan. Diplomasi yang ia jalankan dalam mediasi dan penyelesaian konflik menjadi pilar fundamental dari masa kepemimpinannya, yang berkontribusi pada jatuhnya rezim komunis di Polandia serta dalam berbagai konflik lainnya, seperti mediasi Tahta Suci di Selat Beagle, Perang Falklands, Perang Teluk, dan Perang Balkan. Dalam ranah keagamaan, Yohanes Paulus II memperkuat dialog antaragama dengan komunitas Yahudi, Muslim, dan Buddhis. Terkait perjalanan kepausannya, kegiatan ini memiliki peran yang sangat penting, tidak hanya dari sudut pandang keagamaan tetapi juga dari aspek politik dan sosial. Perlindungan terhadap lingkungan dan kehidupan juga menjadi salah satu perhatian utama Yohanes Paulus II. Paus dengan tegas menyatakan bahwa Gereja tidak bisa bersikap acuh terhadap cara manusia berhubungan dengan alam. Singkatnya, kata-kata dan tindakan Paus Yohanes Paulus II memiliki dampak besar dalam dunia politik dan masyarakat sipil. Ia dianggap sebagai seorang negarawan besar abad ke-20 dan dalam pengertian ini dapat dipandang sebagai aktor yang relevan dalam hubungan internasional sekaligus Model Power.

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