Throughout his reign over the "Kingdom of God," Karol Józef Wojtyła, better known as John Paul II to the faithful, won the hearts of the world, men or women, black or white, believers and non-believers alike. With just his simple message of goodwill he helped thwart communism in Eastern Europe. He brought hope not only to the Poles, but to the rest of the world. In 26 years he tried to correct the wrongs the Catholic church had done in 500. Religion aside, he was a great man that will forever live in the heart of his followers.