Ivan Pavle II
Ivan Pavle II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła in Poland in 1920, served as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and is known for his significant role in improving relations between the Catholic Church and other religions, as well as for his influence in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. His papacy emphasized human rights, social justice, and the importance of youth engagement within the Church. He was canonized as a saint in 2014, and his legacy continues to impact the Catholic faith and global social issues.
Born on May 18, 1920 (105 years old)
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Ivan Pavle II was welcomed by a million people at the same venue in 1994.
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