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Jul 13, 2024 · Saint John Paul II was bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history.
The pope, in tribute to his immediate predecessor, then took the regnal name of John Paul II, also in honour of the late Popes Paul VI and John XXIII, and the traditional white smoke informed the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square that a pope had been chosen.
Apr 2, 2014 · Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, at the age of 84, at his Vatican City residence. More than 3 million people waited in line to say good-bye to their beloved religious leader at St....
Apr 2, 2005 · Saint John Paul II Biography. Karol J. Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska.
Jul 22, 2019 · Learn about the life and ministry of Karol Wojtyła, who became Pope John Paul II in 1978 and served until his death in 2005. Explore his theological writings, pastoral visits, sainthood declarations, and more.
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.
Learn about the life and legacy of St. John Paul II, the first Polish pope and a saint of the modern age. Explore his childhood, priesthood, episcopate, papacy and death, and his message of hope and love.
