Calendar
October 22
Saint John Paul II
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Be not afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!
Pope John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005.
Also commemorated
Saints with this feast day in Wikidata, beyond the General Roman Calendar.
- Saint Abercius of Hieropolis
- Saint Apollo
- Saint Benedict of Massérac
- Saint Bertharius
- Saint Cordula
- Saint Donatus of Fiesole
- Blessed Esclaramunda of Foix
- Saint Gwynog
- Saint Llupenci de Javols
- Saint Mellonius
- Saint Moderanus of Rennes
- Saint Philip of Heraclea
- Blessed Rouaud de Vannes
- Saint San Solario
- Saint Ulbert of Oosterhout
- Saint Valère de Langres