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Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Pastor-philosopher of freedom and enduring human dignity

1920 - 2005

A pastor and philosopher who lived under oppression, he called people to a freedom anchored in truth, dignity, and hope. He encouraged enterprise and creativity while insisting that society serve the human person, not the other way around. His witness inspires a culture where faith, family, and work can flourish.