Pope John Paul II (1920-2005)

You'll be touched and inspired time and again by the historic life of Pope John Paul II. Produced by the BBC and never seen in the US, this moving memorial celebrates the singular achievements of the beloved pontiff. Explore the Pope's life from his election and exhaustive human rights activism to the shocking attempt on his life, and his pivotal role in ending Communism. Includes exclusive footage from the only television interview granted immediately after his papal election.

A look back at the extraordinary life of John Paul II, the first non-Italian Pope for almost 500 years. To many, Papa Wojtyla is the man who brought the papacy into the 20th Century. To others, he has been a reactionary force that has entrenched the church in the past.