Journal 47 – Pope John Paul II – one of the most charismatic person in the twentieth century

Pope John II was one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the last quarter of the twentieth century. We have many proofs, that he had a tremendous influence on global politics.
Karol Wojtyla, the archbishop from the communist country, became a head of the Catholic Church in 1978. He adopted the name of John Paul II. He was a different sort of the pope than his predecessors. He was at that time only 58 years old, too young as a pope. The new pope was strong and handsome physically, and gifted spiritually. He, in his youth, practiced many sports, played as an actor at the theater and wrote plays.
Right now, as a leader one of the bigger religions in the world, he had had forced to face many obstacles. He was a charismatic person, and soon he became one of the most influential leaders in the world. How was it possible? Nevertheless, the Catholicism as one branch of Christianity isn’t the biggest religion in the world. Pope John Paul II achieved appreciation, because he preached universal truths for all people in the world, not just Catholics. He encouraged people to fight against all kinds of tyranny and slavery.
The pope’s credo was of the moment especially for countries at Eastern and Central Europe, which were yoked by the Communist tyranny. The pope’s first visit Poland, 1979, was a crucial moment in not only Polish, but too European and can be the world modern history. Poles never forget this moment, when the Holy Father, during the mass, which was celebrated in the centre of Warsaw, elevated his hands to heaven and called, “Let Your spirit come down and change the face of Earth, this Earth!” God heard the pope’s prayers; one year later, 1980, the “Solidarity” movement was born.