His Holiness, Pope John Paul II - Karol Wojtyla
Life: May 18, 1920 - April 02,
2005
Pontificate: Oct. 16, 1978 - April 02, 2005
The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II passed to his eternal reward today, April 02, 2005. His presence will be missed
by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His infulence stretched into the realm of religion and politics. His work
with President Reagan helped to bring about the fall of communism and his leadership in the Roman Catholic Church has brought
the church into modernity while maintaining traditionalist religious values and traditions.
Above all this, the Pope will be known for his love and strength. The memory of a vibrant man of God and an elderly,
dignified gentleman who showed the world how to live and how to die will live on. May God bless the Holy Father, Karol
Wojtyla as he has blessed us.
