John Paul II

noun

1. Karol Wojtyla, 1920–2005, Polish ecclesiastic: pope 1978–2005.

John Paul II

noun

1. original name Karol Wojtyla. 1920–2005, pope (1978–2005), born in Poland: the first non-Italian to be elected since 1522

Example Sentences

If the trip goes ahead, it would follow visits by John Paul II and Benedict XVI, both remembered for messages of peace and religious co-existence.

From BBC

He visited the late Pope John Paul II on several occasions and co-authored a book with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

From BBC

Pope John Paul II, who had ascended to the papacy in 1978, toured the world like a beatific rock star, preaching the gospel of this new sobriety in football stadiums across the country.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1991, Pope John Paul II issued “Centesimus Annus,” or “100th Anniversary,” writing about devastating poverty in developing countries along with worldwide economic, cultural and spiritual poverty caused by forces such as “consumerism.”

From Los Angeles Times

He took part in two conclaves - August and October 1978, which saw Popes John Paul I and John Paul II elected respectively.

From BBC