The name was a way of honoring his two long-term predecessors, Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI, the two pontiffs responsible for the Vatican II reforms and a new wave of Catholic political activism.

Daley, right, shakes hands with Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who would become known as Pope John Paul II, during his visit ... of thousands greeting him with songs and cheers. He stopped to celebrate ...

May 13, 1981 - Pope John Paul II is shot by Turkish gunman Mehmet Ali Agca in Saint Peter’s Square. He is wounded in the abdomen, arm and hand. Two others are wounded as well. Vatican Secretary ...

With massive hits such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "She Loves You," "Can ... On sale for $29 (regularly $32) on Amazon, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs follows Lennon and McCartney's ...

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty years ago, Filipinos had the same anticipation during the visit of Pope John Paul II for the World Youth ... Lucky for Trina Belamide, the song that she composed ...