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A strong pope, a broad impact; In his 26-year reign, John Paul II proved a charismatic, sometimes divisive, church leader.(WORLD)
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The Christian Science Monitor
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April 4, 2005
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Byline: Jane Lampman Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
A charismatic, yet controversial, leader who captured the attention and admiration of the world for more than a quarter century, Pope John Paul II died on Saturday, ending one of the longest papal reigns in history.
During his 26 years, he redefined the papacy as that of pastor and evangelist, extending the reach of the church with his savvy use of the media and indefatigable travels to more th...
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