Saint John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła)

Saint John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła in 1920 in Poland, was the Pope from 1978 to 2005. He was known for his deep faith, leadership in the Catholic Church, and efforts to promote human rights and peace. He played a vital role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and was a strong advocate for dignity, family values, and interfaith dialogue. His teachings emphasized love, mercy, and the importance of faith in modern society. Canonized as a saint in 2014, he remains a symbol of moral courage and spiritual guidance worldwide.