John Paul II - a Man of God and a Servant of Man: The Pope at the United Nations‪.‬

INTRODUCTION Pope John Paul II was a giant of his time and he will likely be viewed that way for many years to come. His extraordinary contributions to the Church were matched by his incessant labors for the betterment of all humanity. In the former context, he was a faithful successor of St. Peter and led a church of over one billion souls, sometimes in the throes of controversy. In the latter, he was a persistent and forceful advocate for all--not just some--members of the human family. And it was in this venue that Pope John Paul II took a special interest in the United Nations. In his two addresses before the UN General Assembly, he presented his views on these matters based on a Christian anthropology for all members of the human family.