Ioannes Paulus II
Ioannes Paulus II, also known as Pope John Paul II, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was born Karol Józef Wojtyła in Poland and became the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. His papacy was marked by his efforts to improve the Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as his strong stance against communism, which influenced the fall of the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe. John Paul II was a prolific writer and traveler, visiting over 120 countries during his papacy. He was canonized as a saint in 2014.
Born on May 18, 1920 (105 years old)
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The car of Pope John Paul II, created in a single copy in 1985 based on the W126 sedan, is very interesting due to its significant modifications.
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A man prays near the statue of Pope John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is being treated.
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A statue of the late Pope John Paul II is located near the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
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