Suntukan: The Filipino Art of Empty Hand Combat
Discover Suntukan — the brutal, lightning-fast Filipino street boxing style where fists, elbows, and cunning rule. No rules, no mercy. Just raw, real-world combat.
Pope John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła, May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) was the 264th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from October 16, 1978, until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and one of the most influential global leaders of the 20th century.
Karol lost his entire immediate family by the age of 21, a loss that deeply shaped his spiritual and emotional resilience.
As a church leader in Communist Poland, he became a strong advocate for human rights, religious freedom, and social justice.
Pope John Paul II was a prolific writer and thinker. Notable works include:
He also published poetry, plays, and philosophical works, even before becoming pope.