Lookup by program seriesepisodes of 3abn programs for download and viewing. Voights son james haven and daughter angelina jolie are actors. Pope john paul ii is a 2005 television miniseries dramatizing the life of pope john paul ii karol jozef wojtyla from his early adult years in poland to his death at age 84. He is the winner of one academy award, having been nominated for four. The pope john paul ii bibliography contains a list of works by pope john paul ii, and works about his life and theology. Most of the rest of us just stand on one place or the other in the community. His unprecedented willingness to travel the world and his media savvy allowed him to reach over 1 billion catholic parishioners in over 100 countries during his long tenure as pope. Originally airing on the bbc, this winning documentary celebrates the lasting impact of pope john paul ii. One of several dramatized tributes to the late pontiff to be telecast in 2005, the twopart cbs biopic pope john paul ii is a remake of a popular italian miniseries, and was filmed on location in. Find highquality pope john paul ii stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. John paul ii took place one week after easteron divine mercy sunday 2014.
Jon voight born december 29, 1938 is an american actor. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. To see all content on the sun, please use the site map. New york it is a poignant coincidence that popes john xxiii and john paul ii will be canonized as catholic saints on the eve of yom hashoah, the. Peters square, and elwes and voight are largely responsible. Of all the fans who have professed undying love for the princess bride. The miniseries neatly splits its two nights between the preelection karol wojtyla and the reign of pope john paul ii, with cary elwes the princess bride playing wojtyla from his youth to the 1978 conclave and jon voight holes playing john paul ii from the conclave to his 2005 death. John paul ii embodies that about the catholic church.
On the holy spirit in the life of the church and the world. The research and numerous interviews with the vatican and pope john paul iis close associates, make for a humorous and insightful storyline. Saint john paul iis feast day is october 22, the day he became the holy father, thirtysix years earlier. Works written and published prior to his election to the papacy are attributed to karol wojtyla. Pope benedict xvi was so impressed by jon voights performance as pope john paul ii, he started to congratulate him in italian. Aug 15, 2005 jon voight is stepping into the role of pope john paul ii, from his election to the papacy to his death in april, in a fourhour miniseries for cbs. Wonderful movie about the life story of pope john paul ii and so touching that it brought me to tears. Jan 25, 2015 john voight in pope john paul ii 2005, john kent harrison. Andronov, 4 books tadeusz nowakowski, 4 books carl bernstein, 4 books. Pope john paul ii 19202005 794051233226 dvd barnes. Pope john paul ii limited collectors edition celebration of his service to the world american, media, inc. John voight in pope john paul ii 2005, john kent harrison. Jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee. Pope john paul ii was one of the most significant world figures in the 20th century and one of the most famous popes in the history of the catholic church.
Just a few weeks later, pope benedict xvi announced that the usual fiveyear waiting period before someone could be considered a saint would not be necessary for john paul ii, because his life had clearly been so holy. Voight is replacing ian holm, who was originally cast in the role. Jon voight celebrity profile check out the latest jon voight photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Encyclopedia of latin american history and culture dictionary. Encyclicals of pope john paul ii series by pope john paul ii. See more ideas about john paul, st john paul ii and pope john paul ii.
Along with an overview of the beloved pontiffs reignincluding his coronation, the attempt on his life, his world travels, and the role he played in ending communismthe program also features a rare interview with the religious leader. John paul ii librarything catalog your books online. Stars jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive epic film on the life of pope john paul ii.
He has also won four golden globe awards and has so far been nominated for eleven. It keeps you in energy to keep going, overcome things. Pope john paul ii based on the powerful true story. Polish actor mikolaj grabowski is seen twice playing joseph cardinal ratzinger of germany, who would succeed john paul ii as pope benedict xvi. John paul ii, pope 19202005karol jozef wojtyla was born in wadowice, poland, and studied in rome after world war ii. The movie will film in krakow, poland and in and around the vatican. Voight s son james haven and daughter angelina jolie are actors. Jon voight simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jon voight biography and filmography jon voight movies. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii has been widely praised, as has cary elwes as the young karol. I am very grateful for the producers to put into film the life story of pope paul john ii. His holiness pope john paul ii music box pope john, pope. John paul ii pope 19202005, jesus christ, mary blessed virgin, saint, juan pablo ii papa 19202005, cyril saint, apostle of the slavs ca. Academy awardwinning actor jon voight ap photo academy awardwinning actor jon voight told that faith is a compass in life and that his faith has been very important. Pope john paul ii born karol jozef wojtyla reigned as pope of the catholic church 19782005 pope john paul ii may also refer to. Pioneer institute to simultaneously release study on cristo rey schools boston george weigel, who wrote a bestselling twovolume biography of pope st. John paul ii is currently considered a single author.
Pope john paul ii limited collectors edition celebration of. Angelina jolies dad jon voight, 78, takes part in drugfuelled orgy in latest episode of tv drama ray donovan. Jean paul ii bandeannonce vf jon voight, christopher lee. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican. Oct 12, 2014 the new york post today reported on cary elwes new book. Jon voight, in full jonathan vincent voight, born december 29, 1938, yonkers, new york, u. Jon voight did an amazing performance as pope john paul. Karol jozef wojtyla 19202005, known as john paul ii since his election to the papacy in 1978, was born in wadowice, poland. The movie is honestly and actually about something. Cary elwes will play the younger version of the polish priest. Cary elwes plays john paul from ages 18 through 50, whereupon elwes morphs quite literally, thanks to a brief and controversial specialeffect sequence into jon.
The director of this movie did an excellent job on directing the actors and actresses. Nov 28, 2005 pope benedict xvi was so impressed by jon voight s performance as pope john paul ii, he started to congratulate him in italian. Pope john paul ii limited collectors edition celebration of his service to the world. The disc contains a widescreen anamorphic transfer that produces. December 29, 1938 the middle son of professional golfer elmer voight and his homemaker wife, barbara, jon voight was born and raised in yonkers, new york. The new york post today reported on cary elwes new book. The miniseries was written and directed by john kent harrison and aired in the united states on the cbs network on 4 and 7 december 2005. Pope john paul ii stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Pope john paul ii limited collectors edition celebration. Although shot on a lavish scale in italy, poland and elsewhere, pope john paul ii succeeds on intimate terms even when troops are marching or huge crowds are filling st. Hes the actor who played the wesley in the princess bride, and the book recounts his meeting with a surprise fan of the movie.
No other pope has encountered as many individuals as john paul ii did. It keeps you humble, voight, a catholic, said on how faith has influenced his career. Cary elwes and jon voight lovingly and skillfully portray one of the most beloved figures of our times. They and 7000 others had just seen the fourhour cbs twoparter. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii was widely praised, as was cary elwes as the young karol. Mar 12, 2020 jon voight, in full jonathan vincent voight, born december 29, 1938, yonkers, new york, u. Sep 12, 2016 academy awardwinning actor jon voight ap photo academy awardwinning actor jon voight told that faith is a compass in life and that his faith has been very important. Jon voight is stepping into the role of pope john paul ii, from his election to the papacy to his death in april, in a fourhour miniseries for cbs. Announcement of john paul ii becoming pope october 1978 duration. At the same time, the papacy of john paul ii may help prevent the satellization of the west. Jan 20, 2020 explore christyzancanels board john paul 2, we love you.
Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive film biography of pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii by john kent harrison john kent harrison. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. John paul ii karol jozef wojtyla, pope saints resource. Pope john paul ii was first telecast in two parts on december 4 and 7, 2005. As a young man he enrolled in a drama school but then was forced to work in a quarry and a chemical factory during the nazi occupation to avoid deportation to germany. Source for information on john paul ii, pope 19202005. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. Oct 10, 2017 angelina jolies dad jon voight, 78, takes part in drugfuelled orgy in latest episode of tv drama ray donovan.
He is the father of actress angelina jolie and actor james haven. Paul 2 pope john paul ii inspirational music pope francis blessed faith box boxes believe. Dvd includes spanish subtitles and special sixteenpage collectible booklet. He was honored on this great day with saint john xxiiithe pope who commissioned vatican ii. Oscar winner jon voight, who portrays legendary coach paul william bear bryant, and newcomer caleb castille, who stars as nathan, spoke with townhall. He drew huge crowds of devoted followers wherever he went. In 20 pope francis declared that pope john xxiii and pope john paul ii were to be formally canonized on the same day. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The relic of pope john paul ii,which was presented to bishop thomas dabre after the statue of the late pope was unveiled in the city in january,will be on display at the bishop s house in pune till easter,it is learnt. The story of pope john paul ii and the mysterious homeless man. John paul ii presided at dozens of beatification and canonization ceremonies almost 1,300 blesseds proclaimed and more than 450 saints during his pontificate. Pope john paul ii, 2005 television miniseries starring jon voight and cary elwes. Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the roman catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for 26 years and six months october 1978april 2005.