105 Years Since the Birth of Karol Wojtyła: What Was the Real John Paul II Like?

On May 18, 1920, Karol Wojtyła was born in Wadowice. 33 days later, on June 20, the future Pope was baptized. His parents – Emilia née Kaczorowska and Karol senior Wojtyła – gave him the names Karol Józef. This year marks the 105th anniversary of his birth and baptism, which opened the door to God and His Church for him. The article It all started at the baptismal font – Karol Wojtyła was born 105 years ago comes from the Misyjne.pl website.

On October 16, 1978, the conclave elected the Archbishop and Metropolitan of Kraków, 58-year-old Cardinal Karol Wojtyła, as pope.

Today would have been the 105th birthday of Karol Wojtyła, known to the world as John Paul II. His pontificate, which lasted almost 27 years, profoundly influenced not only the Catholic Church, but also political and social events around the world. He was undoubtedly one of the most significant and influential figures of the 20th century.

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