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A pastor to the world
One of the most influential figures of the 20th-century, he led a revolution of conscience.
The vicars of Christ
Over 20 centuries, the power of the papacy has waxed and waned, but the institution has prevailed.
The end of communism
The pope's message of religious freedom helped bring down the Iron Curtain.
Was the grip too firm?
His critics may bicker, but many still call him "a man who spoke from principle."
Going home
To his fellow Poles, Karol Wojtyla was a national and religious leader, and "the incarnation of all things Polish."
Read more in the Special Commemorative Issue
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Learn more about the issues and events that shaped the John Paul II's papacy. Our timeline charts the pope's path from priesthood to international spiritual leader.
How many languages did Pope John Paul II speak? Test your knowledge of the pope's life and achievements.
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