Listed In: Philosophers, Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: May 18, 1920
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wadowice, Poland
Died: April 2, 2005
Pope John Paul II served as the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his passing in 2005. He ascended from Archbishop of Kraków to cardinal before becoming one of the youngest popes. During his pontificate, he prioritized enhancing interfaith relations, promoting family values, and undertaking extensive travels. John Paul II was known for beatifying over a thousand individuals, canonizing hundreds of saints, and playing a crucial role in opposing dictatorships and communism in Europe.
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