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John Paul II
Pope John Paul II (18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) served as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death. He has been widely acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century.
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Does John the Baptist have a last name?
In historical and biblical contexts, John the Baptist is typically referred to without a last name. The title "the Baptist" is used to distinguish him from other figures named John in the Bible, such as John the Apostle. In some cultures, individuals are commonly known by a single name or title without a surname, which is the case with John the Baptist.
What was Pope John Paul II's IQ?
It is not possible to accurately determine Pope John Paul II's IQ as there is no documented evidence or reliable sources providing this information. IQ scores are not typically disclosed for public figures, and even if they were, IQ tests have limitations in measuring overall intelligence. Additionally, intelligence is a complex trait influenced by various factors beyond a single test score.
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
John Paul (before he was Pope) worked at the clandestine seminary of Krakow led by Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha (Archbishop of Krakow).
As John Paul the Second, he worked at the Vatican where he ran the Catholic Church.
What did Pope John Paul ll do in Poland during World War 2?
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
Where was Pope John Paul II born?
Pope John Paul II (Karol Jozef Wojtyla) was born 18May1920 in Wadowice, Poland.He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 'til his death in 2005.
As a pope from then Communist Poland, he became a breath of freedom for Poland.
Did Pope John Paul II investigate child abuse?
The accusations are not that the the pope himself abused children, but rather that he (and the Catholic church in general) was lax (careless) when priests (at a lower level) committed child abuse.
In What year did Pope John Paul 2nd visit South Australia?
Pope John Paul II visited South Australia on 29-30 November 1986.
No. Pope JP2 was the previous pope; when he died, Ratzinger became the new pope and he chose a different name,
Pope Benedict XVIWhat year did Pope John Paul II first visit the US?
He made a total of seven visits to the United States (including two stopovers in Alaska) between 1979 and 1999.
Is Pope John Paul II a patron saint?
Pope John Paul II is not yet a canonized saint nor is he a patron saint.
How many languages did pope john paul II speak?
yes, he did speak English. However, he was very talented not only he spoke English but he also spoked other 13 languages including his national language which is polish.
What is Pope John Paul II's favorite music?
Benedict's favorite works of music are Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and Clarinet Quinte.
How did Pope John Paul II change Europe?
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In some ways, Pope John Paul II opened the Catholic Church to the outside world. He was the first pope to leave Italy since 1809, and the first to visit the Americas, Africa, Oceania and Asia as pope. So one of his legacies is that the Vatican would become less insular in its view of the world. He apologised for some of the past wrongs committed by the Catholic Church, once again making the Church a little less defensive in protecting its version of history.
His legacy must also include his failure to change and reform the Church. Pope John Paul II became pope when the two great evils of clerical paedophilia and systemic corruption within the Catholic Church were becoming known. He had the responsibility to lead the Church out of this mire, but ultimately he failed.
When did Pope John Paul II become a cardinal bishop?
Pope John Paul never wanted to be a Pope but when the people voted for him he accepted. :)
What were Pope John Paul II's beliefs and values?
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As pope, John Paul II was dedicated to upholding the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. As a man, he sometimes found this beyond him.
John Paul II has been criticised for not recognising the full severity of the sex abuse cases until they erupted in America in 2002. It is said that he hindered the investigation into the charges of sexual immorality levelled against Father Marcial Maciel Degollado and allowed bishops to transfer pedophile priests from one parish to another instead of reporting their crimes to the authorities. John Paul is also accused of hindering Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger who allegedly was attempting to prevent sex abuse. Systemic corruption and financial malpractice came to light during his watch, but far from moving against these evils, he turned a blind eye.
In summary, Pope John Paul II was no doubt a good man but simply unable to protect the good name of the Church by holding Catholic clergy to account in adhering in practice to the moral beliefs they taught.
How many miles did Pope John Paul II travel?
Pope John Paul II made 104 trips outside of Italy, more than all 263 previous popes combined. In total he logged more than 725,000 miles.
What is Pope John Paul's last name?
There are two Pope John Pauls: the name of the first before he became pope was Albino Luciani. The more more famous John Paul II's baptismal name was Karol Wojtyla. Benedict XVI's was Joseph Ratzinger. Like a woman who takes her husband's name upon marriage, the new pope takes a religious name which then becomes his "real" name from that point onwards although when the pope signs legal documents he likely must sign his birth name since other religious, like monks and nuns who take religious names, must use their birth names on secular, legal documentation.
What was Pope John Paul II's favorite song?
Why does the pope touch little children?
yes bt only if the are older than 2 but younger than 6 and never on a Sunday
