18 Questions
Where was St. John Paul II born?
Wadowice
What church did St. John Paul II worship at as a child?
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
How many siblings did St. John Paul II have?
Three
At what age did St. John Paul II lose his parents and older brother?
21
Who baptized St. John Paul II?
Fr. Franciszek Zak
Which Sacrament did St. John Paul II receive at the age of 18?
Confirmation
Who did Wojtyła often play football with in his school days?
Teams of Jews and Catholics
Who was Ginka Beer to Wojtyła?
A Jewish beauty with whom he had a romantic relationship
What was Karol Józef Wojtyła's father's profession?
Tailor
Who taught Karol Józef Wojtyła how to make the sign of the cross?
His mother, Emilia Wojtyła
How did Emilia Wojtyła pass away?
From heart and kidney inflammation
What influence did Karol Józef Wojtyła's father have on him?
He directed Karol towards religious devotion
What was the role of Józef Klemens Piłsudski in Poland?
Revolutionary and statesman
Where is Wadowice located?
50 kilometers southwest from Kraków, Poland
What was Auschwitz known for during World War II and the Holocaust?
Dedicated extermination camp
Who was Juliusz Slowacki in Polish history?
Great Romantic poet and playwright
What does Anti-semitism refer to?
Hostility toward or discrimination against Jews
What tragic event led to Karol losing his older brother Edmund?
Scarlet fever
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