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In 1938 Karol Wojtyla started studying in the University Jagiellonski, which was closed down in the beginning of the World War 2 by the Germans. He then worked in a quarry (1940-1944) and in the "Solvay" chemical factory in order to avoid being deported to Germany. During WW2 Karol Wojtyla was also studying in a secret Catholic seminary and was active in an "underground liberation movement" in a "Rhapsody Theatre".
he also wanted little boys that would "help" him with his study
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∙ 10y agoHe supported the Solidarity Movement for independence from the Soviet Union. Along with the help of President Ronald Reagan, Poland was finally able to achieve its independence in 1989 and the rest of the Soviet Union collapsed within two more years.
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What famous world religious leader came from Poland?
Pope John Paul II came from Wadowice, Poland. He was an archibishop of Krakow.
How many Roman Catholic Popes were from Poland?
Pope John Paul II was the first from Poland. He served from October 1978 to April 2005.
Who was the first pope from Poland?
Pope John Paul II was the first from Poland. He served from October 1978 to April 2005.
Which sport did Pope John Paul II play for his local team in Poland?
He was a soccer goalkeeper.
What naval hero during the Revolutionary War said I have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) was a naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. During his engagement with Serapis, he was asked by the British Captain if he wanted to surrender. Jones gave the legendary reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
What famous world religious leader came from Poland?
Pope John Paul II came from Wadowice, Poland. He was an archibishop of Krakow.
Where did Pope John Paul ii live during his career?
Pope John Paul II worked as a priest, then bishop and cardinal in Poland. When he was elected pope he then worked for over 26 years in Vatican City.
Which country the Pope John Paul II come from?
John Paul II came from Poland.
What was Pope John Paul II's native country?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
How many Roman Catholic Popes were from Poland?
Pope John Paul II was the first from Poland. He served from October 1978 to April 2005.
Was Pope John Paul II from Poland?
Yes, he was the first and, to date, only pope from Poland.
What was a similarity between pope john Paul 2 and lech Walesa?
Both Pope John Paul II and Lech Walesa were influential figures in Poland during the 20th century. They both played significant roles in the fight against communism in Poland, with Pope John Paul II providing moral support through his papacy, and Lech Walesa leading the Solidarity movement, which eventually led to the fall of communism in Poland.
What is the native country of Pope John Paul II?
Poland
Is Poland mostly Roman Catholic?
Poland is mostly Roman Catholic and they are proud of John Paul II.
What is the baptism name of Pope John Paul II?
John Paul II, originally of Poland, was baptized Karol Józef Wojtyła.
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to come from?
Poland
What was the nationality of Pope John Paul II?
Pope St. John Paul II was the first and, to date, only pope from Poland.
