POPE JOHN PAUL II

DATE OF BIRTH AND DEATH

• Pope John Paul II was born May 18, 1920
• He died April 2, 2005

WHERE DID HE LIVE?

• Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland
• He spent two years in Rome where he finished his doctorate in theology
• He also lived in Kraków

LIFE'S WORK

• He was a vocal advocate for human rights and used his influence to effect political change.
• He traveled the world, visiting more than 100 countries to spread his message of faith and peace.

INTERESTING STORY ABOUT HIM

• On May 13, 1981Pope John Paul II was shot by Turkish gunman, Mehmet Ali Agca in Saint Peter's Square. He was wounded in the abdomen, arm and hand. The Vatican Secretary of State took over as temporary head of the Roman Catholic Church.

DATE AND PLACE OF CANONIZATION

Patron Saint of What?
Pope John Paul II is the patron saint of world youth day

INTERESTING INFORMATION

• First pope to visit the White House. First modern pope to visit a synagogue. First pope to visit Cuba. The most widely traveled pope in history. Canonized more saints than any other pope.

HOW HE IS A MODEL OF HOLINESS

• He visited people, especially poor people, all around the world
• He visited the guy in jail who nearly killed him and forgave him

CITED SOURCES

• Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2015.
• "John Paul II Biography." John Paul II Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
• "Catholic Bible 101." - Pope John Paul II Quotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
• Pulaski, Rachel. "The “Pope of Life” John Paul II to Be Canonized on April 27th." N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.