From the early morning of October 16, 1978 - since his first appearance at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope John Paul II' his popularity soared high making him one of the most influential person in the world.
He has broken precedents & traditions, broken records and set new records in history
One Record attributed to him is "The most seen & most recognizable person in History
This was witnessed during his Wednesday Audiences, pastoral trips within Italy and in his 104 international travels to 129 countries all over the world. Most evident during International World Youth Days.
Not only during his lifetime but also during his death & funeral which was thought to be the most watched funerals live and on screens all over the world. It was also considered as the largest gathering world leaders from Royal-Monarchy Leaders, Presidents & Prime Ministers, Religious Leaders and other foreign dignitaries.
Same was true during his Beatification...and most probably on his most awaited canonization.
Some photos showing some memorable moments with people all over the world.
During his Wednesday Audiences at St. Peter's and within Italy
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| Crowds during his inauguration |
International Pastoral Trips
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| Nigeria |
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| Ireland |
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| Maynooth, Ireland |
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| Ivory Coast |
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| Japan |
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| Mexico |
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| 1st Travel to Mexico |
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| Nicaragua |
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| Equatorial Guinea |
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| Africa |
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| Argentina |
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| Argentina |
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| Australia |
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| Australia |
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| Australia |
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| Brazil |
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| Brazil |
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| Cameroon |
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| Canada, 1984 |
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| Canada, 2002 |
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| Canada, 2002 |
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| Colombia |
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| Colombia |
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| Congo |
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| Cuba |
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| Czechoslovakia |
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| Leon, Nicaragua |
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| El Salvador |
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| Wembley Stadium, U.K |
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| Bellahouston Park Glasgow Scotland-1982 |
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| Crystal Palace, England |
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| Liverpool, England |
England, United Kingdom
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| Argentina |
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Argentina
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Papua New Guinea
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| South Korea |
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India
India
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| France, 1980 |
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| France, 1983 |
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| France, 1983 |
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| France, 1986 |
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| France, 1988 |
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| France 1996 |
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| France 1996 |
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| World Youth Day 1997, France |
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| Germany 1982 |
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| Germany 1996 |
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| Spain |
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| Spain |
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| Portugal 1982 |
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| Santiago de Compostela |
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| Santiago de Compostela |
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| Spain |
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| Spain |
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| Santiago de Compostela, World Youth Day, 1989 |
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| Santiago de Compostela, World Youth Day, 1989 |
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| Santiago de Compostela, World Youth Day, 1989 |
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| Astana, Kazakstan |
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| Bolivia |
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| Korea |
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| Lebanon |
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| Bulgaria |
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| Kenya |
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| Roznava, Slovakia |
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| Guatemala |
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| Peru |
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| Solomon Islands |
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| Switzerland |
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| Switzerland |
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| Switzerland |
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| Togo |
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| Turkey |
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| Uganda |
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| Uganda |
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| Zaire, 1980 |
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| Zaire, 1985 |
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| Zambia, 1989 |
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| Manila, Philippines 1981 |
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| Philippines, 1981 |
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| Manila, Philippines, 1981 |
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| Baguio, Philippines, 1981 |
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| Cebu, Philippines, 1981 |
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| Philippines, 1981 |
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| World Youth Day 1995, Philippines |
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| Philippines, 1995 |
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| World Youth Day 1995, Philippines |
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Estimated more than 5 million attended in the mass officiated by Pope John Paul 2 World Youth Day, 1995
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USA, 1979
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| New York, 1979 |
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| Baltimore, 1979 |
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| Washington , 1979 |
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| U.S.A., 1987 |
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| U.S.A., 1987 |
World Youth Day 1993 - Denver
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World Youth Day 1993 - Denver
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Poland - 1979
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| Poland 1979 |
Poland, 1983
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| Poland, 1987 |
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| World Youth Day 1991 - Poland |
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| World Youth Day 1991 - Poland |
I have not known anyone who was able to get or attract audiences in any country he visited, Catholic or Non-Catholic dominated or majority.
The only reason I could think of....His faith in God
We feel his Holiness because Jesus Christ is with Him.
Critics says it's "Idolatry"
And that Pope John Paul only wanted power and popularity
Pope John Paul II was never concern about his popularity nor about power
He never attempted to hide from the public his pains,
sufferings and deteriorating physical condition
Because for some it was a sign of weakness
But with Pope John Paul II it was sharing the Cross of Christ
He continued to do his task as a priest, witness for Christ and evangelising.
His Union with Christ through long constant prayers and meditations
Has made him more holy & mystic, gained more charms & magnetism
And so much love and respect
Pope John Paul II was so "Loved" (not idolized) by many and will continue to be so
Because during his lifetime he demonstrated his love for God & humanity
As Jesus Christ himself had taught us
I believe he is really a representative of Christ on earth
Because his teachings & memories goes beyond his lifetime
<<<<Thank You Pope John Paul II>>>>
