Jean Paul IIJean Paul IIKarol WojtyłaKarol Wojtyła

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Karol Wojtyła was born on May 18th 1920 in Wadowice

By his friends he was called ‘Lolek’ and in his childhood he knew already that he would like

to be a priest

When he became a bishop he lived in Cracow

Lolek’s favourite cookies were cream-cakes

And his favourite sport – football

After his election to Pope he received the name Jean Paul II

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Pope loved children very much

He played not only footbal, but he was also skiing, canoeing and wandering the mountains

On May 13th 1981 Jean Paul II was shot, but he was instantly transported to the hospital and survived.

He was traveling to many countries

Jean Paul II died on April 2nd 2005 in the Vatikan

On May 1st 2011 he was appointed BLESSED

We know, who Jean Paul II was and We know, who Jean Paul II was and how much good he didhow much good he did

We do remember…We do remember…

We do love…We do love…

We won’t forget about you Jean Paul IIWe won’t forget about you Jean Paul II

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