Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and Dante: Good Company on Good Friday April 2, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Pope John Paul II prays with his eyes closed while clutching his crosier bearing the crucifix on a visit to Colombia in July 1986. COMMENTARY: Poignant memories of Good Friday 16 years ago carry special significance today. Post navigation Previous Previous post: No Easy SolutionsNext Next post: Lessons From the Shroud of Turin