Pope St. John Paul II

Saint John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, served as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Saint John Paul II was known for his strong faith, his love for young people, and his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among nations. He traveled extensively, visiting over 130 countries during his pontificate, and was a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice. John Paul II played a key role in the fall of communism in Europe and was instrumental in improving relations between the Catholic Church and other religious traditions. He was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2014.

Feast Day is on October 22
Patronage: World Youth Day, young Catholics, families, Poland, Kraków, and the Archdiocese of Kraków.