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Rosary – John Paul II (Boxed) – Designed and Made in Italy
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
