Pope John Paul II books in order
Pope, cardinal, bishop, priest, author
- Lived
- 1920–2005
- Country
- Poland
- Books
- 107
- Also writes as
- Andrzej Jawień, Piotr Jasień, Stanisław Andrzej Gruda
Pope John Paul II published 32 novels, 4 novellas, 39 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 30 other books, beginning with Love and Responsibility (1960).
Updated September 2026
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Love and Responsibility
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Standalone novels in order
Redemptor Hominis (Mar 1979)
Laborem Exercens (Sep 1981)
Divinus Perfectionis Magister (Jan 1983)
Sacrae Disciplinae Leges (Jan 1983)
Ut Sit (May 1983)
Redemptionis Donum (1984)
Dolentium Hominum (Feb 1985)
Slavorum Apostoli (Jun 1985)
Spirituali Militum Curae (1986)
Redemptoris Mater (Mar 1987)
Pastor Bonus (Jun 1988)
Christifideles Laici (Dec 1988)
Centesimus Annus (May 1991)
Totus Tuus Poloniae Populus (Mar 1992)
Fidei Depositum (Oct 1992)
Veritatis Splendor (Aug 1993)
Ecclesia in Africa (1995)
Ut Unum Sint (May 1995)
Universi Dominici Gregis (Feb 1996)
Ad Tuendam Fidem (May 1998)
Fides Et Ratio (Sep 1998)
Incarnationis Mysterium (Nov 1998)
Ecclesia in America (Jun 1999)
Ecclesia in Asia (Nov 1999)
Novo Millennio Ineunte (Jan 2001)
Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela (Apr 2001)
Ecclesia in Oceania (Nov 2001)
Misericordia Dei (Apr 2002)
Ecclesia in Europa (Jun 2003)
Pastores Gregis (Oct 2003)
A Year with John Paul II (2005)
testament of Pope John Paul II (2005)
Novellas in order
Dominum Et Vivificantem (May 1986)
Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (Dec 1987)
Redemptoris Missio (Dec 1990)
Dies Domini (1998)
Non-fiction in order
Love and Responsibility (1960)
Fruitful and Responsible Love (1978)
John Paul II in Mexico (1978)
Dignity of Work (1979)
Pilgrimage Ofpeace (1979)
Pope John Paul Ii, Pilgrim of Peace (1979)
Sign of Contradiction (1979)
Catechesi Tradendae (Oct 1979)
Addresses and Homilies Given in Brazil (1980)
The Theology of the Body (1980)
Dives in Misericordia (Nov 1980)
On Human Work (1981)
Original Unity of Man and Woman (1981)
Familiaris Consortio (Nov 1981)
Faithfulness to the Gospel (1982)
The Theology of Marriage & Celibacy (1983)
Reconciliatio Et Paenitentia (1984)
In Commemoration of the Eleventh Centenary of the Evangelizing Work of Saints Cyril and Methodius (1985)
The Collected Plays and Writings on Theater (1987)
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (1988)
The Pope Speaks to the American Church (1991)
Pastores Dabo Vobis (Mar 1992)
Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994)
Crossing the Threshold of Hope (1994)
Letter of Pope John Paul Ii to Women (1995)
The Church in Africa (1995)
Evangelium Vitae (Mar 1995)
Agenda for the Third Millennium (1996)
Gift and Mystery (1996)
Vita Consecrata (1996)
Encyclical Letter, Fides Et Ratio, of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul Ii (1998)
A Pilgrim Pope (1999)
John Paul II and Interreligious Dialogue (Faith Meets Faith Series) (1999)
My Dear Young Friends (2001)
The Private Prayers of Pope John Paul Ii (2001)
Ecclesia De Eucharistia (Apr 2003)
Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way (2004)
Memory and Identity (2005)
Man and Woman He Created Them (2006)
Poetry in order
Easter Vigil and Other Poems (1979)
Plays in order
The Jeweler's Shop (1960)
Other books in order
John Paul Ii, Pilgrimage of Faith (1979)
The Redeemer of Man = (1979)
Sources of Renewal (1980)
The Holy Eucharist (1980)
Through the Year with Pope John Paul Ii (1981)
Be Not Afraid (1982)
Prayers of Pope John Paul II (1982)
John Paul Ii and the Laity (1984)
Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul Ii (1984)
The Way to Christ (1984)
Canada (1985)
Draw Near to God (1987)
On the Hundredth Anniversary of Rerum Novarum (1991)
Person and Community (1993)
The Word Made Flesh (1994)
Breakfast with the Pope (1995)
The Wisdom of John Paul Ii (1995)
Celebrate 2000! (1996)
God, Father, and Creator (1996)
The Encyclicals of John Paul Ii (1996)
John Paul Ii Collection (1997)
The Meaning of Vocation (1997)
Ad Limina Addresses (1998)
Pope John Paul II (1998)
An Invitation to Joy (1999)
Letters to My Brother Priests (2000)
An Invitation to Prayer (Private Prayers of Pope John Paul II) (2002)
On the Most Holy Rosary = (2002)
The Trinity's Embrace (2002)
The Acting Person (2011)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Jeweller's Shop (1988)Film · from The Jeweler's Shop
About Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX. In addition to this, he was an important philosopher and theologian of the 20th century.
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Pope John Paul II FAQ
- How many books has Pope John Paul II written?
- Pope John Paul II published 32 novels, 4 novellas, 39 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 30 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pope John Paul II's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Love and Responsibility.
- What is Pope John Paul II's last book?
- Man and Woman He Created Them (2006).
- What is Pope John Paul II's most famous book?
- Love and Responsibility (1960) is Pope John Paul II's most widely read book.
- Does Pope John Paul II write under a pen name?
- Yes: Pope John Paul II has also published as Andrzej Jawień, Piotr Jasień and Stanisław Andrzej Gruda.
- Which Pope John Paul II books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Jeweler's Shop (as The Jeweller's Shop, film, 1988).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.