Do not be afraid
The ceremonial inauguration of the pontificate took place on 22 October, 1978. It was then that the Pope delivered his programmatic homily, which was the announcement of the new pontificate.
Photo: Cyprian Grodzki OFM Conv
Pope John Paul II also said, in a loud voice, the significant words 'Do
not be afraid! "Do not be afraid, open wide the doors to Christ. To his
saving power open the boundaries of states, economic and political
systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization and development. Do
not be afraid. Christ knows “that which is in man”. He alone knows it"
It was a programme that placed Christ at the centre, but also focused on
man. These two perspectives were very complementary to each other.