City of Saints

A Pilgrimage to John Paul II's Kraków

By: George Weigel, Carrie Gress, Stephen Weigel

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

“Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, was a man whose life was the expression of a richly textured and multidimensional soul. The many layers of that soul took on their first, mature form in Kraków.” – George Weigel

In this beautifully illustrated spiritual travelogue, New York Times bestselling author George Weigel leads readers through the historic streets of Kraków, Poland, introducing one of the world’s great cities through the life of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of all time.

“To follow Karol Wojtyła through Kraków is to follow an itinerary of sanctity while learning the story of a city.” Weigel writes. “Thus, in what follows, the story of Karol Wojtyła, St. John Paul II, and the story of Kraków are interwoven in a chronological pilgrimage through the life of a saint that reveals, at the same time, the dramatic history and majestic culture of a city where a boy grew into a man, priest, a bishop—and an apostle to the world.”

With stunning photographs by Stephen Weigel and notes on the city’s remarkable fabric by Carrie Gress, City of Saints offers an in-depth look at a man and a city that made an indelible impression on the life and thought of the Catholic Church and the 21st century world.

Walking with a saint

This book takes you along the footsteps and into the heart of JP2. I was just in Kraków and it made the city come alive. I recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about John Paul II and especially if you will be visiting Kraków.

Amazing

The narrator was perfect. An excellent history of Krakow and all it's riches, and St John Pauls love for Krakow.

Fantastic story of a great Pope and a great city

John Paul III and the city he lived in and love for 40 years is a story you cannot forget. The history and culture of Krakow shaped Karol Wojtyla who in turn shaped the world. Highly recommended.