Karol WojtylaKarol Wojtyla (Saint John Paul II) (1920-2005) served as Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. Universally acknowledged as one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, he worked tirelessly to spred the Gospel. In addition to fourteen papal encyclicals, his writings include Love and Responsibility, Crossing the Threshold of Hope, and Memory and Identity. Read More Read Less