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HOLY PICTURE CARD – JOHN PAUL II – (120mm x 70mm) – Made in Italy – Laminated
Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła (1920–2005), was the 264th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1978 to 2005. As the first non-Italian pope in 455 years, he was a pivotal, widely traveled leader who helped end the Cold War, survived a 1981 assassination attempt, and was canonized as a saint.
Key Facts About Pope John Paul II:
Birth: Born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland.
Papacy: Served for over 26 years (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005), making him the third-longest-serving pope in history.
Cause of Death: Died on April 2, 2005, from heart failure, with his health having declined due to Parkinson’s disease.
Legacy: Known for promoting human rights, engaging in interfaith dialogue, and traveling to 129 countries. He was canonized as a saint on April 27, 2014.
Miracles: Miracles attributed to him for canonization included the, instant healing of a French nun’s Parkinson’s disease and the healing of a Costa Rican woman
