What is the historical significance of Pope John Paul II?

Pope John Paul II made history and was considered a vocal advocate for human rights. Learn more at Biography.com. read more

My wife asked me what Pope John Paul II has done specifically that makes him so great. Your help is appreciated because as my evangelizing about the faith is starting to make headway, and an intelligent answer will sway her. Answer. Among the things that are most commonly cited in praise of John Paul II: 1. read more

The man might be solely responsible for ending the communist regime in Poland. His 9 day trip in '81 was powerful. It mobilized a whole nation into action through the solidarity movement. read more

By Dan Gilgoff, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Pope John Paul II is in the news today in a big way, with the Vatican announcing he will be beatified in May -- the last step before sainthood. read more