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because he went around the world and helped people
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Saint John Paul ll?
served as Pope from 1978 to 2005. He was elected by the second Papal conclave of 1978, which was called after Pope John Paul I, who was elected in August after the death of Pope Paul VI, died after thirty-three days. Then-Cardinal Wojtyła was elected on the third day of the conclave and adopted his predecessor's name in tribute to him.In the years since his death, John Paul II has been declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. He is referred to by Roman Catholics as Pope Saint John Paul II or Saint John Paul the Great
When was the Pope John Paul ll born?
Pope John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920.
What date did Pope John Paul ll die?
Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005.
Visited Cuba in December 1997?
pope john paul ll
Did john Paul ll visit Denver?
Yes, John Paul II visited Denver for the World Youth Day in 1993.
Which pope preceded John Paul ll?
Pope John Paul I preceded Pope John Paul II. He served only about 33 days before he died suddenly in his sleep.
When was Pope John Paul ll buried?
He was buried on April 8, 2005, in the grottoes under Saint Peter's Basilica. His tomb has been empty since Pope John's remains had been moved into the main body of the basilica after his beatification.
When was Pope John Paul ll celebrated in a New York City ticker tape parade?
In 1980, Pope John Paul ll was celebrated in a New York City ticker tape parade. The Pope was well liked in the USA.
What artist tore up picture of Pope John Paul ll on ' Saturday night live'?
Sinead O'connor
What missionary work did Pope John Paul II do?
pope john paul ll was a missionary in the true sense of the word . he traveled the world to save soul for God. showed presidents and monarches the error of their and through prayer and the prayers of simple citizens was the sword that defeated communism
How did Pope John Paul ll become pope?
Pope's are elected by a conclave of cardinals voting for a candidate. Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was chosen on October 16, 1978. He took the name John Paul II. Just a quick addition: He was elected after the 33 day papacy of Pope John Paul I who died suddenly in his sleep due to complications of an undiagnosed heart condition (it's considered by some that John Paul I died from a heart attack). 1978 is sometimes referred as the "Year of 3 Popes" because Pope Paul VI (elected in 1963) led the Church until his death in the summer, than the first conclave elected Cardinal Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I, followed by the second conclave in October elected Cardinal Karol Wojtyla as Pope John Paul II who closed out the year and reigned until 2005.
How did Queen Elizabeth ll become famous?
By being a queen.
