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Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II; Polish: Jan Paweł II; Italian: Giovanni Paolo II; born Karol Józef Wojtyła, Polish: [ˈkarɔl ˈjuzɛv vɔjˈtɨwa]; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005.
27 Jun 2024 · St. John Paul II (born May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Poland—died April 2, 2005, Vatican City; beatified May 1, 2011; canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 22) was the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
2 Apr 2014 · Pope John Paul II was ordained in 1946, became the bishop of Ombi in 1958, and became the archbishop of Krakow in 1964. He was made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1967, and in 1978 became the...
22 Jul 2019 · Learn about the life and ministry of Karol Wojtyła, who became Pope John Paul II in 1978 and served until his death in 2005. He was a Polish priest, theologian, philosopher, writer, and traveler who visited 104 countries and wrote 14 encyclicals.
Explore the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II, the first Polish and non-Italian pontiff in history, on the official Vatican website.
The Holy See Pontiffs John Paul II [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] John Paul II ... 264th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 16,22.X.1978: End Pontificate: 2.IV.2005: Secular Name: Karol Wojtyła: Birth: Wadowice (Kraków) Website:
Saint John Paul II, orig. Karol Wojtyła, (born May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Pol.—died April 2, 2005, Vatican City; beatified May 1, 2011; canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 22), Pope (1978–2005), the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first ever from a Slavic country.
