Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005 at the age of 84. He was elected pope in 1978 and became one of the most influential pontiffs in the history of the Catholic Church. He worked for peace and reconciliation around the world and was also an advocate for the Church's doctrine on morality and family.
April, 2 2005
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