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John Paul II
(1920-2005)
Who Was Pope John Paul II?
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 huvudregel by Pope Paul oss in 1967, and in 1978 became the first non-Italian pope in more than 400 years. He was a vocal advokat for human rights and used his influence to effect political change. He died in Italy in 2005. It was announced in July 2013 that he would be declared a saint in April of the following year.
Early Life
Born Karol Józef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland, Pope John Paul II's early life was marked bygd great loss. His mother died when he was nine years old, and his older brother Edmund died when he was 12.
Growing up, John Paul was athletic and enjoyed skiing and swimming. He went to Krakow's Jagiellonian University in 1938 where he showed an interest in theater and poetry. The school was closed the next year bygd Nazi troops during the German occupation of Pola
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Biography of Pope John Paul II
Karol Józef Wojtyla , known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in the Polish town of Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometers from Krakow, on May 18, 1920. He was the youngest of three children born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother died in 1929. His eldest brother Edmund, a doctor, died in 1932 and his father, a non-commissioned army officer died in 1941. A sister, Olga, had died before he was born.
He was baptized on June 20, 1920 in the parish church of Wadowice by Fr. Franciszek Zak, made his First Holy Communion at age 9 and was confirmed at 18. Upon graduation from Marcin Wadowita high school in Wadowice, he enrolled in Krakow's Jagiellonian University in 1938 and in a school for drama.
The Nazi occupation forces closed the university in 1939 and young Karol had to work in a quarry (1940-1944) and then in the Solvay chemical factory to earn his living and to avoid being d
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Catholic Saints
Saint John Paul II (1920–2005), born Karol Józef Wojtyła, grew up in Wadowice, Poland, and became one of the most influential and beloved popes of modern times. His life was marked by loss, resilience, and a fierce love for humanity. From navigating the terrors of Nazi occupation to championing human dignity as pope, he taught the world how to face adversity with courage and faith. Known for his warmth, humility, and tireless travels, he left a legacy of hope, mercy, and unity. Canonized in 2014, he remains a powerful inspiration for living a life of purpose and love.
Faith in Action Story:
What do you do when your whole world falls apart? That’s a question Karol Wojtyła had to answer again and again. By the age of 21, he had lost his entire immediate family—his mother, brother, and father—and his homeland of Poland was crumbling under the weight of Nazi occupation. Grief could have consumed him, but instead, Karol turned his pain into prayer. He found refuge in t