Our Polish Pope Saint John Paul II - commonly referred to as JPII Born in Poland in 1920 as Karol Wojtyła, his Catholic upbringing came up in tough times - world wide depression of the 30s, death of all his immediate family, the Nazis invaded Poland. He did underground seminary, studied in Rome, thenserved as a pastor of a parish, followed by a role as chaplain at a university, then an auxiliary bishop in Krakow in 1958. As a bishop, he attended Vatican II and contributed to its Pastoral Constit

“Be not afraid.” 🌍✨ Today we honor St. John Paul II — the pilgrim pope who changed the world with his courage, faith, and love for Christ. 🙏 St. John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy. #StJohnPaulII #CatholicFaith #FeastDay | Catholic News Agency

Kelli takes us on a Coffee Run in Saint Paul! Karol Coffee is a tribute to the life and work of Karol Wojtyla - you may know him better as Pope John Paul II. Karol Coffee roasts their own beans locally! Visit them Monday through Saturday in the Como Park neighborhood! | Twin Cities Live

Vatican Caught CHANGING Pope John Paul II's Words on Islam