Pope John Paul II / Vatican
Saint Pope John Paul II was one of the giants of the Twentieth Century. He helped changed the world by his involvement in the downfall of Communism, and was a massive spiritual force for good. He urged the faithful to keep the faith and trust in God: “I plead with you – never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.” As a modern saint, Pope John Paul II's influence is still strongly felt by the Catholic world today.