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compiled by Borgna Brunner Pope John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyla) 1920–2005, pope (1978–2005) Birthplace: Wadowice, Poland Update: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger becomes Pope Benedict XVI Biography: Pope John Paul II His life, teachings, and legacy Pope John Paul II was the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian since Adrian VI (1522–1523). The third longest reigning pope—26 years—he spoke eight languages and traveled more than any pope in history, visiting 129 countries. He was a champion of the poor, and many credit him with hastening in the fall of communism in Poland and other eastern bloc countries. On social issues, such as birth control, women’s roles in the church, and homosexuality, he was staunchly traditional, which was a source of disappointment among the more liberal elements of the world’s 1 billion–strong Catholic population. John Paul canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people, believed to be more than all his predecessors combined. He also appointed nearly every member of the College of Cardinals, who will choose his successor. more » Roman Catholicism The Papacy List of Roman Catholic Pontiffs Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy Roman Catholic Church (concise) Roman Catholic Church (extensive) The Vatican Profile of Vatican City (Holy See) Atlas: Vatican City Religions of the World Major Religions of the World The Major Faiths Top Ten Organized Religions of the WorldSelf-Described Religious Identification Among American AdultsU.S. Religious Sects Originating in the 19th CenturyLargest U.S. Churches, 2003Non-Christian Religious Adherents in the United StatesRoman Catholic PontiffsThe Books of the BibleThe Ten CommandmentsOld Testament NamesKings of Judah and IsraelSelected Worldwide Religious SitesThe Dead Sea Scrolls The Seven Deadly SinsIslam PrimerJudaism Primer Holidays: Religious and SecularChristian and Secular HolidaysOrthodox HolidaysJewish HolidaysIslamic Holidays Hindu Festival DatesSikh Festival DatesReligion Websites
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Biography: Pope John Paul II
His life, teachings, and legacy
Pope John Paul II was the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian since Adrian VI (1522–1523). The third longest reigning pope—26 years—he spoke eight languages and traveled more than any pope in history, visiting 129 countries. He was a champion of the poor, and many credit him with hastening in the fall of communism in Poland and other eastern bloc countries. On social issues, such as birth control, women’s roles in the church, and homosexuality, he was staunchly traditional, which was a source of disappointment among the more liberal elements of the world’s 1 billion–strong Catholic population. John Paul canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people, believed to be more than all his predecessors combined. He also appointed nearly every member of the College of Cardinals, who will choose his successor. more »
Pope John Paul II
(Karol Józef Wojtyla) 1920–2005, pope (1978–2005) Birthplace: Wadowice, Poland
Roman Catholicism
- The Papacy List of Roman Catholic Pontiffs Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy Roman Catholic Church (concise) Roman Catholic Church (extensive) The Vatican Profile of Vatican City (Holy See) Atlas: Vatican City
Religions of the World
- Major Religions of the World The Major Faiths Top Ten Organized Religions of the WorldSelf-Described Religious Identification Among American AdultsU.S. Religious Sects Originating in the 19th CenturyLargest U.S. Churches, 2003Non-Christian Religious Adherents in the United StatesRoman Catholic PontiffsThe Books of the BibleThe Ten CommandmentsOld Testament NamesKings of Judah and IsraelSelected Worldwide Religious SitesThe Dead Sea Scrolls The Seven Deadly SinsIslam PrimerJudaism Primer Holidays: Religious and SecularChristian and Secular HolidaysOrthodox HolidaysJewish HolidaysIslamic Holidays Hindu Festival DatesSikh Festival DatesReligion Websites
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