Photo SpecialPope John Paul II: 1920-2005
Look at the life of the beloved and controversial cleric who led the Vatican for more than 25 years
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The Pope (in Papua, New Guinea, in 1984), who spoke Polish, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin and several Slavic languages, was an active traveler for most of his reign, visiting more than 115 countries – including a millennial visit to Israel to mark the anniversary of Jesus' birth. "He lived his life at a great pace," a friend told PEOPLE.
