When His Holiness Pope John Paul II died on 2 April 2005, millions mourned his passing, making this, his final meditation, all the more poignant. It will stand as a lasting testimony to his world view. New introduction reflecting on Pope John Paul II's achievements and his legacy to the world including but also beyond the Church Memory and Identity has sold over 75,000 hardbacks so far Crossing the Threshold of Hope (1994) has sold over 250,000 copies in the UK and Commonwealth, and 20 million copies worldwide. 'The rare personal revelations... guarantee that the book is an instant bestseller' - The Times
Born Karol Wojtyla in 1920, His Holiness Pope John Paul II was ordained a priest in 1946. He was created a cardinal in 1967. He became Pope on 16 October 1978. He died on 2 April 2005. Pope John Paul II published several monographs straddling theology, philosophy and social policy. He wrote plays and poetry, a special account of his pastoral experience in Krakow, and collections of sermons delivered all over the world.
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