Grave words of John Paul II about the near future

When the Pope John Paul II was in Fulda, during his visit to Germany (from 15th to 19th November 1980) he was asked some questions by a group of people: one question was about the 3rd secret of Fatima and another one about the "near future" of the Church. One of the people present documented the exchange. Names of witnesses are at the editorial office of the magazine "Vox fidei". Below is reported the part of the text from two questions, published (in Italian) in that magazine (issue #10 - 1981).

Question: "What about the third secret of Fatima? It already should have been published in 1960".
Answer (of the Holy Father): "Due to its shocking content and so as not to allow the global power of communism to interfere with the affairs of the Church, my predecessors gave confidential information in a diplomatic way. In addition, it should be enough for every Christian to know what follows: when you read that oceans will flood whole continents, that millions of men will die very suddenly in a few minutes... if this is known, it isn't really necessary to claim the publication of this secret... Many people want to know it just for curiosity and sensationalism: but they forget that "knowing" involves also responsibility... but they just want to satisfy their own curiosity. This is dangerous when at the same time, they don't want to do anything, saying: "It is useless to do anything to improve the situation!". Then the Pope took the Rosary and said: "Here is the medicine against this illness! Pray, pray and don't question further. Recommend all the rest to Our Lady!".

Question: "How will things go with the Church?".
Answer (of the Holy Father): "We must be ready to face great imminent trials, which could also require the sacrifice of our life for Christ... The trials could be reduced through your and our prayers, but they can't be (anymore) avoided, because a true renewal of the Church can take place only this way... just as it has already occurred many times that the Church rose up again through blood. It won't be different either this time. Let's be strong and let's get ready, having faith in Christ and in his Mother. Let's pray much and often the Holy Rosary".

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