Wojtyla
Wojtyła is a surname of Polish origin that is most notably associated with Karol Józef Wojtyła, who became Pope John Paul II. Born in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland, Karol Wojtyła was a prominent cleric and theologian who served as the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. As Pope, he was the first non-Italian pope in over four centuries, and his papacy was marked by efforts to promote human rights, interfaith dialogue, and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
The surname Wojtyła itself is rooted in Polish tradition, with "Wojtyła" believed to derive from historical or
Throughout his life, Karol Wojtyła was known for his philosophical writings, his commitment to social justice,
In contemporary contexts, Wojtyła continues to be referenced in discussions of religious history, Polish heritage, and