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John Paul II (1920-2005 ), pope (1978-2005 ), the first non-Italian pope since 1523.
This Pontiff energetic approach to his office, unprecedented world travel, and firm religious conservatism have enhanced the influence of the papacy in both the Roman Catholic Church and the non-Catholic world. John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. The pope studied poetry and drama at Jagiellonian University. John Paul II leadership, compassion, and committment to Human rights will probably make him the next man to be canonize as a saint.
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