Originally broadcast on CBS: from the achives of CBS News' "48 Hours: Inside the Vatican". Special features: videogram version.
Summary:
One of the most beloved figues of our time, Pope John Paul II -- Karol Joseph Wojtyla -- inspired millions with his leadership and personal crusade against injustice and repression. The first Polish-born pope, John Paul II was a true citizen of the world who spoke multiple languages and traveled ceaselessly to spread Christianity -- even after an assassin's bullet nearly ended his life. From childhood through papal reign, this intimate portrait takes a fascinating look at Pope John Paul II's legacy of faith and compassion.
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