Karol Wojtyła (Pope John Paul II)

Karol Wojtyła, better known as Pope John Paul II, was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. Born in Poland, he was a philosopher and priest before becoming pope. He was influential in promoting human rights, peace, and interfaith dialogue, often speaking out against oppression and injustice. His teachings emphasized the dignity of every person and the importance of faith and morality. As the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, he played a crucial role in shaping modern Catholicism and was widely respected for his moral authority and efforts to support global freedom and reconciliation.