Pope Saint John Paul II[b] (born Karol Józef Wojtyła; [c] 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was …

Nov 24, 2025 · St. John Paul II was pope, the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, from 1978 to 2005. Born in Poland, he was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a …

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Oct 22, 2025 · Pope Paul VI appointed him Archbishop of Krakow on 13 January 1964 and then created him a Cardinal during the Consistory of 26 June 1967. John Paul II was greatly devoted to Mary, …

2 days ago · Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his...

From the beginning of his pontificate, John Paul II sought to heal the divisions between the Christian churches, especially with his Orthodox brothers and sisters. He was convinced that the wound of …

On October 16, 1978, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, Archbishop of Krakow, was elected the 263rd successor to Saint Peter and chose the name John Paul II in honor of the late John Paul I. Pope John Paul II …

On May 1, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II, and Pope Francis canonized Saint John Paul II alongside Saint John XXIII on April 27, 2014. “We can be sure that our beloved Pope is …

He is the only Polish pope, and was the first non-Italian pope since the Dutch Adrian VI in the 1520s. His early reign was marked by his opposition to Communism, and he is often credited as one of the …

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