Saint

Saint John Paul II

Karol Wojtyła, Pope from 1978 to 2005. He travelled the world, founded World Youth Day and defended the dignity of every human person.

Awaiting theological review

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Catholic practiceWhy pray the Rosary — and where did it come from? →Interpretation
Life situationI can't forgive somebody →Historical context
In 1983 he visited in prison the man who had shot him, and spoke with him privately.
Life situationI'm afraid →Historical context
At the Mass beginning his pontificate in 1978 he told the world: Be not afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ. He had lived through Nazi occupation and Communist rule.
Life situationSomeone hurt me →Historical context
Shot in St Peter's Square in 1981, he later visited the man who shot him in prison and spoke with him.