John Paul II

Born in Poland as Karol Jozef Wojtyla in 1920, Pope John Paul II became the first non-Italian pope in 450 years when he was elected to the position in 1978. Many have learned so much from him and will never forget the impact he had on their faith. John Paul II: The People's Pope is an inspiring look at a man who touched lives wherever he went. In 2004 he became the third longest papacy in the history of the Church. This book details the defining moments in his papcy, including his election, his bravely surviving a 1981 assassination attempt, his championing of economic justice, his outspoken defending of the Church in Communist countries, and his uncompromising stance on moral issuesl John Paul II: The People's Pope is a cherished keepsake for any member of the Catholic church or person interested in learning about the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II.Spotlight Press Staff is the author of 'John Paul II', published 2005 under ISBN 9781596701366 and ISBN 1596701366.