In the footsteps of John Paul II in Gdansk last update – March 2024 First of all the Polish-born Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since 1522! He was elected in 1978 when Poland was still a communist country. Most historians agree say that he helped to abolish communism. Karol Wojtyla as … Czytaj dalej In the footsteps of John Paul II in Gdansk