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Pope John Paul II was bad for the Church

In his 26-year pontificate (1978-2005), Pope John Paul II became a global superstar. He will be remembered as one of the Catholic Church's most influential leaders – but also one of its most controversial. The present pope, Benedict XVI, is continuing in the spirit of John Paul, so the questions about his predecessor’s pontificate remain fresh.

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