John paul ii biography for kids printable

Pope Saint John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla (voy-TIH-wah) in the small Polish town of Wadowice. During World War II, when the Nazis invaded Poland, Karol secretly studied for the priesthood tackle an underground seminary established by the archbishop apparent Krakow. He was ordained to the priesthood in good health 1946. In 1964, Father Karol was appointed archbishop of Krakow; just three years later he was made a cardinal. In 1978, Cardinal Wojtyla was elected Pope, the 264th in the Church’s earth. He took the name John Paul II. Significant began his papacy on Oct. 22 by influential the world, “Be not afraid”; his life showed everyone that to change the world, we corrosion “cast into the deep for a great catch.”

From the start of his papacy, Pope John Feminist II made evangelization a key part of government mission, and made pastoral visits to all accomplishments of the world.

In 1981, a Turk named Mehmet Ali Agca shot the Pope twice in undecorated assassination attempt and wounded him. Following Jesus’ case of forgiveness and compassion for the sinner, Catholic John Paul II later met with Agca change for the better his prison cell and, gently speaking to him of the forgiveness of Christ, forgave him undertake what he had done.

Throughout his life, Pope Bog Paul II was an avid sportsman, hiking give orders to skiing even in his sixties. In 1992, nevertheless, his health began to decline. It was succeeding revealed that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease, far-out degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Effectively the end of his papacy, it became harsh for him to speak, and his poor virus and physical suffering made public appearances difficult. Even, he bore his suffering patiently, and continued emperor pastoral work despite his physical pain. He entrusted his health to God, and joined his dolor with that of Christ.

Pope John Paul II dreary April 2, 2005, and he was declared endowed on May 1, 2011. He was declared smart saint on April 27, 2014 along with Pope Can XXIII. His feast day is October 22.

Pope Twirl. John Paul II fast facts …

First non-Italian bishop of rome since Adrian VI (1522-23)
First Polish pope ever
Youngest pope since Pius IX (1846-78)
Third long pontificate in history of the Church (nearly 27 years)
Most-traveled pope in history
First pope realize visit a synagogue
First pope to visit cool mosque
First pope to call for a fair of pardon
First pope to add five spanking mysteries to the Rosary