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Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II; Polish: Jan Paweł II; Italian: Giovanni Paolo II; born Karol Józef Wojtyła, Polish: [ˈkarɔl ˈjuzɛv vɔjˈtɨwa]; [b] 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005.
Apr 2, 2014 · Pope John Paul II was ordained in 1946, became the bishop of Ombi in 1958, and became the archbishop of Krakow in 1964. He was made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1967, and in 1978 became the...
Sep 26, 2024 · John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. He travelled abroad extensively in an effort to promote greater understanding between countries and religions, and he campaigned against political oppression, violence, and materialism.
Jul 22, 2019 · John Paul II was beatified in Saint Peter's Square on 1 May 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI, his immediate successor and for many years his valued collaborator as Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He was canonised on 27 April 2014, together with Pope John XXIII, by Pope Francis.
S. Ioannes Paulus PP. II Karol Wojtyla 16.X.1978 - 2.IV.2005. John Paul II. Angelus / Regina Caeli. 1978; 1979; 1980; 1981; 1982; 1983; 1984
Saint John Paul II, orig. Karol Wojtyła, (born May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Pol.—died April 2, 2005, Vatican City; beatified May 1, 2011; canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 22), Pope (1978–2005), the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first ever from a Slavic country.
The Holy See Pontiffs John Paul II [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] John Paul II ... 264th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 16,22.X.1978: End Pontificate: 2.IV.2005: Secular Name: Karol Wojtyła: Birth: Wadowice (Kraków) Website:
Apr 27, 2011 · John Paul II on the day he became Pope. John Paul II will be remembered as one of the outstanding popes of modern times; a pope who left a tremendous mark on the world as well as on his...
So, on October 22, 1978, at the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II cried out to the whole world, “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors to Christ!” To Christ in whom alone the human being understands himself, to Christ the Redeemer of Man.
Sep 26, 2024 · His funeral in April 2005 drew to Rome millions of pilgrims as well as a number of the world’s former and current political leaders. In May 2005 his successor, Pope Benedict XVI, waiving the usual five-year waiting period, allowed review to begin in the cause of John Paul II for beatification and canonization.
