ABC News Presents: Pope John Paul II - His Life and Legacy Starring: Michelle Genece, Bill Blakemore Director: Rating: Not Rated R1: Will only play on North American Region 1 or multi-region DVD players. (Front Cover) Generally ships within 3-5 days £10.99 Storyline: ABC News Presents How does a poor little boy from a small town in Poland become pope? Narrated by ABC news correspondent Bill Blakemore, this detailed portrait examines the forces, experiences and people that shaped the mane known to the world as Pope John Paul II. Born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Krakow, Poland, in 1920, John Paul was elected pop in 1978 in a world that was quickly becoming internationally aware through the advent of global satellite TV. Known as the "People's Pop," John Paul became renowned for his advocacy of human rights and his struggles to unite people of various faiths. At times a staunch traditionalist, at times a provocative intellectual, John Paul shattered papal tradition to become one of the most influential figures in human history.

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