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    John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church
    John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church
    John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church
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    Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of John Paul II in next to no time with this concise guide.

    50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Pope John Paul II. In 1978, to widespread surprise, the Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyła was elected pope of the Roman Catholic Church. In the course of over 26 years as pope, he would modernise the Church and the papacy, making them more visible and accessible, and would play an important role in fighting totalitarianism across the world. His commitment to human rights and religious freedom make him a crucial figure of the 20th century.

    In just 50 minutes you will:
    • Find out about John Paul II’s early life and ecclesiastic career before becoming pope
    • Analyse his contribution to modernisation of the Catholic Church and his role in promoting democracy and human rights across the world
    • Learn about his frequently controversial and unpopular opinions on matters of traditional morality

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    LanguageEnglish
    Publisher50Minutes.com
    Release dateMar 1, 2017
    ISBN9782806289667
    John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church

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      John Paul II - 50minutes

      Key information

      Born: 18 May 1920 in Wadowice (Poland).

      Died: 2 April 2005 in Vatican City.

      Pontificate: 1978-2005.

      Canonisation: 27 April 2014.

      Main achievements:

      The modernisation of the Catholic Church and the implementation of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

      Major political influence during the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe in 1989.

      The development of a close relationship with Catholics across the world, with visits to 129 countries.

      The promotion of a social doctrine in favour of the defence of human rights and the fight against poverty.

      Introduction

      Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. To his saving power open the boundaries of States, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization and development (Homily for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of John Paul II). John Paul II began his time as pope with this call for hope on 22 October 1978. His election as pope of the Catholic Church came as a great surprise to everyone, and in many respects he was a very unusual choice. He was the first non-Italian cardinal to take on the role for over four centuries, and came from the other side of the Iron Curtain. His native Poland had a deep-rooted Catholic tradition, but had fallen under the control of communism in 1944.

      He soon made his mark on the

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