Blessed John Paul II

Blessed Pope John Paul II has the second-longest documented pontificate which lasted over 26 years. He is the only Polish pope to date and was instrumental in bringing the fall of Communism in Europe and Poland especially. Blessed Pope John Paul II spoke 10 different languages and beatified over 1300 people. Furthermore, he visited over 129 countries during his pontificate which makes him one of the most well-traveled world leaders in history.