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Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II was the leader of the Catholic Church. He was the pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. The pope is like a king of the Catholics because he is the highest leader of the church. Pope John Paul II also traveled a lot and visited many countries to talk with people around the world. He was a very important religious figure who is remembered for his hard work and dedication to making the world a better place.