Pope John Paul II was truly a Pope who spoke the language of the people. He spoke eight languages fluently and used them all.
He was a very moral person who wouldn't backdown or sway his stance according to popular opinion of the masses, i.e. people's opinions or beliefs that were contrary to the Word of God; which, as the Pope he was intrusted to uphold.
He was a very compassionate person who even met with, prayed for and forgave the person who attempted to assassinate him in 1981.
He was the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years and the first Polish Pope ever. He will be dearly missed not only by Catholics the world over but in my opinion by most everyone with an ounce of true spirituality in them. He was indeed a great man and more importantly a great man of God.
Best regards,
Mike
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