Portraits of Karol Wojtyła – Image Gallery Opis Pope John Paul II, of the Holy Catholic Church. Theologian, philosopher, preacher, poet, playwright (pen names: Andrzej Jawień, A.J., Stanisław Andrzej Gruda, Piotr Jasień). Born May 18th, 1920 in Wadowice, died April 2, 2005 at the Vatican. Hashtag (topic) #culture Tags karol wojtyła John Paul II the pope tygodnik powszechny tatra mountains lech wałęsa