Pope John Paul II

Re “Answering to a Higher Standard,” editorial, Jan. 17:

My esteem for The Times has skyrocketed! In your beautiful editorial you wisely pointed up the reason Pope John Paul II is loved and admired by so many. Regardless of criticism from the secularists and even risk to his life from terrorists, he continues to cry out to all mankind that the eternal law of God must be obeyed--even when, humanly speaking, it may seem so difficult.

If all nations heeded him and directed their domestic and foreign policies according to the benign will of the creator, there would be heaven on Earth.

ARNOLD PAROLINE

Montebello

* Thanks for your insightful editorial on Pope John Paul II; I have never felt so happy about being a Catholic.

Yes, you are correct; Pope John Paul II is not seeking the world’s applause--only God’s!

FATHER MAURICE CHASE

Los Angeles