Who was St. John Paul II, and why is he considered one of the greatest popes in modern history?

In this episode of Stories of the Saints, discover the incredible true story of Saint John Paul II—from his childhood in Nazi-occupied Poland to becoming the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years. Learn how he survived an assassination attempt, forgave the man who shot him, inspired millions with the words "Be Not Afraid," and helped shape the course of history through faith, courage, and forgiveness.

In this episode, we discuss:

✝️ The early life of Karol Wojtyła in Poland
🇵🇱 Living through World War II and Communist rule
🙏 His secret journey to the priesthood
⛪ Becoming Pope John Paul II
🌎 His historic travels around the world
🕊️ How he helped inspire the fall of Communism
🔫 The 1981 assassination attempt in St. Peter's Square
❤️ His extraordinary forgiveness of the man who shot him
🌹 His devotion to Our Lady of Fatima and the Rosary
✨ The miracles that led to his canonization as a saint

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