Karol Joseph Wojtyla

Karol Wojtyla was a Polish Catholic priest and bishop who served as Pope from 1978 to 2005. He was the first non-Italian Pope in over 450 years and is known for his role in ending communism in Poland. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a strong advocate for human rights and social justice. He was beatified in 1981 and canonized in 2014. He is also known for his writings on theology and philosophy, particularly his book 'Love and Responsibility'.