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Pope John Paul II (1920–2005)

Pope John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, Malopolskie, Poland as Karol Józef Wojtyla. He was a writer, known for La bottega dell'orefice (1988), Our God's Brother (1997) and Tryptyk rzymski (2007). He died on April 2, 2005 in Vatican City. See full bio »

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 2012 Az aranymüves boltja elött (TV Movie) (as Karol Wojtyla)
 1997 Our God's Brother (play "Brat Naszego Boga" - as Karol Wojtyla)
 1988 La bottega dell'orefice (play - as Karol Wojtyla)
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Other Works:

Author of several plays before becoming Pope, one of if not the only Pope to gain notoriety in this field. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Biographical Movies | 11 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 34 Articles | 8 Pictorials | 25 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Papez Jan Pavel II. | Papst Johannes Paul II. | Joan Pau II | John Paul II | Pope John Paul II | Papiez Jan Pawel II | Karol Józef Wojtyla | Karol Wojtyla

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

"It is not easy to love with a deep love, which lies in the authentic gift of self. This love can only be learned by penetrating the mystery of God's love. Looking at him, being one with his fatherly heart, we are able to look with new eyes at our brothers and sisters, with an attitude of unselfishness and solidarity, of generosity and forgiveness. All this is mercy!" (Homily during the Holy Mass... See more »

Trivia:

His immediate predecessor, Pope John Paul I, died of a pulmonary embolism after serving only one month in office, aged 65. See more »

Nickname:

The Pilgrim Pope

Star Sign:

Taurus
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