Karol II: The Pope, the Man

Karol II tells the story of Jean Paul II - one of the most recognised and loved Popes in history. It is an account of his life from the time he was elected Pope until he died in 2005. An intimate story of the first man from a country behind the Iron Curtain to be elected Pope and the role he played in the downfall of Communism, despite an assassination attempt. John Paul II's first hand accounts of the downtrodden in Mexico, the destitute and sick in Calcutta, AIDS patients in Africa and how he spoke out forcefully against the exploitation of the Third World are chronicled. John Paul II courageously continued his pontificate despite the crippling disease that slowly claimed his life. He never hid his physical suffering, but fought to the very end against war and violence. His message: "There is nothing more sacred or precious than a single life!" An incredibly human portrait of an extraordinary man - a story of leadership, love, commitment and courage that will keep the memory of Jean Paul alive and well for generations to come.