Pope John Paul II: A Legacy of Peace and Hope Celebrated With 'Pilgrimage of Faith' CD

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (KOCH International Classics) - As the world mourns the loss of Pope John Paul II, one of the most beloved and influential Popes in history, his message of peace and hope will continue to live in the hearts of all.

KOCH International Classics is pleased to honor and preserve the Holy Father's legacy of international peace and brotherhood with "Pilgrimage of Faith," a collection of music and spoken word that commemorates Pope John Paul's historic visit to Poland in June 1999. The disc features Pope John Paul's first words as pontiff and music performed in celebration of his Papacy by a select group of Polish artists, choirs and orchestras.

"Pilgrimage of Faith" documents the historic return of Pope John Paul II to his native Poland in the midst of a country still feeling the aftershocks of the transition from communism to Western-style capitalism. A pilgrimage that many have said truly represented the main themes of his papacy; the search of peace at the close of a bloody century, the connection between faith and reason and outreach to Orthodoxy and the lessons of Polish History.

The legacy of Pope John Paul's papacy is immense and influential beyond the Roman Catholic Church. He has been a beacon of serenity and faith in a world of injustice and strife. KOCH International Classics is proud to participate in the process of bringing his message of hope, peace and spiritual fulfillment to the masses.