ACLJ: The Legacy of Pope John Paul II -- Commitment to Liberty and Protection of Human Life

April 4, 2005

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, said today Pope John Paul II will be remembered for many world-changing events including his commitment to liberty and his passionate protection of the human life.

Pope John Paul II brought people of all faiths closer together because of his life-changing work that cut across all religious lines, said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ.  From his enormous contributions in bringing about the fall of Communism to his unwavering commitment to defending the sanctity of human life, Pope John Paul II was a remarkable leader whose love of God and dedication to helping others will serve as a powerful example for Catholics and non-Catholics alike for many years to come.  The Pontiff spent his life proclaiming an important truth that freedom is a gift from God a gift given to all people.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice is based in Washington, D.C.