In which year was Cardinal Karol Josef Wojtyla of Poland elected to be Pope of the Roman Catholic Church?

Incredibly loved through the world. He was an avid sort as well. He ended the succession of Italian Popes. Saw him in Boston in 1980 , awesome!

After his recovery, he visited his shooter in prison who was very distraught over what he had done. The pope assured him that he was forgiven and that God loved him.

One of the greatest popes of all time. He truly embraced what the role of a pope should be. He remains a role model for Christian living.