In 1981, John Paul II nearly died in an assassination attempt. Although he survived, he continued to struggle with many health problems. Still, he pushed through and served as pope until his passing in 2005. John Paul II was declared a saint on Apr. 27, 2014.
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1. What did Pope John Paul II witness firsthand?
2. What did Pope John Paul II encourage people to do?
3. Who did he apologize to, and why?
1. What do you know about Jewish-Christian relations?
2. Do you believe in religious freedom? Why?
3. How does someone become a saint?
4. What do you think about Pope John Paul II?