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The Pope as Pole.

Authors :
Sikorski, Radek
Source :
National Review. 4/25/2005, Vol. 57 Issue 7, p40-41. 2p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Presents reflections on the work of Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyla, in Poland. Claim that John Paul II led Poland out of the control of the Soviet Union; Impact of John Paul II's Polish ethnicity on his view of the papacy; Commitment of John Paul II to reconciling with Judaism; Role of John Paul II in supporting Solidarity, the first free trade union in the Communist world; Discussion of John Paul II's work with the poor; Meeting between John Paul II and Poland's foreign minister, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, regarding the Pope's visit to Ukraine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280038
Volume :
57
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16707159