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concerning God, we cannot grasp what he is, but only what he is not, and how other beings stand in relation to him.”18 (206) - John Paul II
" "concerning God, we cannot grasp what he is, but only what he is not, and how other beings stand in relation to him.”18 (206)
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John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was elected pope by the second papal conclave of 1978, which was called after John Paul I, who had been elected in August to succeed Pope Paul VI, died after 33 days. Cardinal Wojtyła was elected on the third day of the conclave and adopted the name of his predecessor in tribute to him. John Paul II is recognised as helping to end Communist rule in his native Poland and the rest of Europe (especially Eastern Europe).
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Also Known As
Native Name:
Jan Paweł II
Alternative Names:
Karol Wojtyła
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Karol Wojtyla
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Pope John Paul II
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Saint John Paul II
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Pope Saint John Paul II the Great
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JPII
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JP II
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PP Ioannes Paulus II
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Karol Józef Wojtyła
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wars are often the cause of further wars because they fuel deep hatreds, create situations of injustice and trample upon people's dignity and rights. Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore, in addition to causing horrendous damage, they prove ultimately futile. War is a defeat for humanity. Only in peace and through peace can respect for human dignity and its inalienable rights be guaranteed.
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