Under John Paul II, the Catholic Church greatly expanded its influence in Africa and Latin America and retained its influence in Europe and the rest of the world. On 19 December 2009, he was proclaimed …

Nov 24, 2025 · St. John Paul II was pope, the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, from 1978 to 2005. Born in Poland, he was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a …

ABUSE OF MINORS. THE CHURCH'S RESPONSE.

From the beginning of his pontificate, John Paul II sought to heal the divisions between the Christian churches, especially with his Orthodox brothers and sisters. He was convinced that the wound of …

3 days ago · 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. …

Oct 22, 2025 · Pope Paul VI appointed him Archbishop of Krakow on 13 January 1964 and then created him a Cardinal during the Consistory of 26 June 1967. John Paul II was greatly devoted to Mary, …

On October 16, 1978, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, Archbishop of Krakow, was elected the 263rd successor to Saint Peter and chose the name John Paul II in honor of the late John Paul I. Pope John Paul II …

Discover Pope John Paul II's life, writings, and church contributions in our in-depth article.

During his almost twenty-seven years as Pope, John Paul II held 9 consistories and appointed 231 Cardinals, including Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini (2 Feb. 1983), who later became a Member of the …

Aug 18, 2025 · Twenty years after his death, the memory of Pope St. John Paul II remains vivid in the hearts of millions. His papacy, the third longest in the history of the Church, left an indelible mark not …