Pope John Paul II. His Life and Legacy
Description
How does a poor little boy from a small town in Poland become pope? This ABC News report examines the forces, experiences, and people that shaped the man known to the world as Pope John Paul II. Born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Krakow, Poland, in 1920, John Paul was elected pope in 1978 in a world that was quickly becoming internationally aware through the advent of global satellite TV. Known as The People's Pope, John Paul became renowned for his advocacy of human rights and his struggles to unite people of various faiths.
Runtime
50 min
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Date of Publication
[2013], c2003
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Films on Demand
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