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Pope John Paul II, on top of the normal missions assigned to those who are elected to the papal office, saw himself as possessing of a very particular mission, and that was to enact, correct and nurture the reforms of Vatican II. Since the changes of Vatican II membership in the Church as well as the number of religious vocations had drastically fallen away. The pope believed Vatican II was good and only needed to be correctly interpreted and applied in order to reverse these poor fruits. John Paul II was therefore the champion of the last council, ushering in what proponents called "the New Springtime of Vatican II". Many abuses had crept in as well as conflicts regarding conciliar interpretation. Pope John Paul II sought to quell such disputes and align the regions of the world in correct application of pastoral direction. He also saw it as his mission to use modern technology and transportation to reach the peoples of the world by visiting their countries and familiarizing himself with their customs and concerns. He also tried to reach the younger generations which showed signs of becoming alienated from religious practice and observance. To this end he encouraged many new youth projects and groups, the most popular of which has become "World Youth Day". It was these social outreach efforts that endeared him most to the world, although God took him before he could see the ultimate conclusion of the Vatican II reforms.
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∙ 10y agoPope John Paul ii was the pope before the current one (Benidict XVI) he was born Karol Wojytla (Voy-Tee-Wah). He was born in Wadowice Poland. He thought at first that he was going to go to school for Polish Language and letters. He started his studies but then he realized that God was calling him to the Priesthood. He slowly worked his way up the hierarchy of the church Deacon-Priest-Bishop-Archbishop-Cardinal-Pope-Death-To blessed John Paul the Second
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∙ 13y agohe belived in love and care for other people and also belived in jesus and god
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∙ 9y agoThe motto of Pope John Paul II is 'totally yours'.
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Who was the first pope to use email?
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to use email.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
Who was the Pope preceding John Paul II?
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
Who was pope after John Paul II?
Pope Agapetus succeeded Pope John II in 526.
Who was the pope who died before John Paul II?
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
What nicknames did Pope John Paul II go by?
Pope John Paul II went by The Pilgrim Pope.
Who followed Pope John Paul II?
Pope Benedict XVI followed John Paul II as pope.
Did Pope John Paul II get married?
No, Pope John Paul II was never married.
Who was pope in 1961?
Pope John Paul II served as Pope from 1978 to 2005.
Was Pope John Paul Italian?
Pope John Paul I was Italian but Pope John Paul II was Polish.
Was Pope John Paul the 31st pope?
John Paul II was the 264th pope.
What nationality was Pope John Paul?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
