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“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to what we ought”.

“Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create”.

“The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish”.

“I hope to have communion with people that is the most important thing”.

“The future starts today, not tomorrow”.

“An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded”.

“Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence”.

“War is a defeat for humanity.”

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Our art piece reflects the mark of “one”. Pope John Paul II’s work during his time as the Pope brought the Church together in more ways than one. We think that this art represents the mark of one because his hand touched the lives of many people. His visits to various countries brought together Catholic people everywhere. As a Pope, he was very hands on in his work, and liked to do things directly. He was a very public figure, and made an effort to be connected to his people. Additionally, his efforts to build stable relationships with countries such as the United States and Great Britain demonstrated that he wanted unity for the Vatican with other nations. The imprint of his hand also shows how much he impacted the Church. All of the work he did during his time as the Pope positively influenced the Churched and allowed it to grow and progress. Conclusively, this piece of art represents the mark of “one” because it signifies the unity and togetherness that Pope John Paul II created within the Church and its people

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In 1978, John Paul II was chosen to be the Pope. He was one of the youngest Popes since Pope Pius IX, which made his nomination all the more memorable. Once his papacy began, he immediately got to work. He was one of the extensively traveled Popes in history, having traveled to 129 countries. He visited these countries and created strong relationships with them, eventually benefiting the Church. He created a solid foundation for the Church in regards to foreign relations, because he was truly loved by all the people he met with. He spoke of change in impoverished places such as Haiti, and emphasized the spirit of giving in all of the places he went. John Paul also shared his faith with all people, as he led mass to about seven million people in Manila. Overall, Pope John Paul II made a heavy influence on the Church, and did so through embodying goodness. He served others diligently and carried the spirit of Christ with him, in all places he went. He was not corrupt and did not abuse his power or position. His influence will be everlasting on the Church, and his work will never be forgotten.

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After teaching at the University, the Pope was appointed as a Bishop by Pope Pius XII. Shortly after, at the age of 38, he was made a bishop. Due to his position as the bishop, he was able to participate in the Second Vatican Council, and worked to reform the Church during this time. His most notable contribution during the Second Vatican Council was the Decree on Religious Freedom. This document stated that all people have the right to practice their own religion freely and openly. Many people feel as though this was his greatest impact on the Church because he was able to ensure religious freedoms for all people, regardless of whether or not they were Catholic.

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Throughout his time in the seminary, Pope John Paul II helped many refugees from Nazi internment camps, and gave them shelter in a time of great distress. However, once the Germans fled Poland in 1945, John Paul was able to more fully finish his studies. He was ordained as a priest on All Saint’s Day, and that began his faith journey, which would include years of service and guidance of his people. During his time as a priest he went back to Jagiellonian University and taught ethics. This time proved to be very beneficial to him, because he was able to reach out to young people and evangelize indirectly. He gathered a group of 20 students, who referred to themselves as the “little family”. They met to discuss the topics in presented in their classroom lectures, but also used their time to serve the poor and underprivileged. The interaction that the Pope displayed with these young people was most definitely foreshadowing the service he would take part in during his later life as the Pope.

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His real name was Karol Jozef Wojtyla

He has a doctorate in philosophy and a doctorate in sacred theology

He suffered from Parkinson’s disease and arthritis

He was the first Pope to visit the White House

He was the most widely traveled Pope in history

He canonized more saints than any other pope

Re-established a relationship with Britain after a 450 year break

Established relationships with Israel

Pope Benedict XVI canonized him as a Saint.

One of the first Popes to address the United Nations

Re-established diplomatic relationships with the United States after 117 years

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Pope John Paul II was born on May 18th, 1920. He was born in the Polish town of Wadowice and spent most of his childhood there. He was the youngest of three siblings, however he was the closest with his older brother Edmund. At the age of 18, he moved to the town of Krakow with his father to attend Jagiellonian University. He was very academically inclined and performed outstandingly throughout his time in school. He learned about 12 different foreign languages, some of them being Polish, Latin, Spanish, and French, all which positively benefited him during his time as the Pope. Due to his expansive knowledge on language, he was able to communicate with people of a variety of cultures and integrate them into his work as the Pope. John Paul II continued to attend University until 1939 when Nazi forces in Poland closed all universities. He was forced to stop his education and work miscellaneous jobs in order to stay out of trouble and survive. As time went on, his father passed away, which eventually inspired him to join the priesthood.