Karol Wojtyla

The Profile

Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005), known as Pope John Paul II, was a Polish priest, pope (1978–2005), poet, playwright and author.

Born 18 May 1920, died 2 April 2005. Served as Pope from 1978 until 2005. Authored poems and plays; several collections of his poetry are published.

One review on DeBaser (The Punisher) offers a strongly ironic and critical take on 'Abba Pater', describing it as para-religious pop with banal music and lavish arrangements. The reviewer criticizes the commercial spectacle surrounding the release and praises the pope's voice while rejecting the surrounding apparatus. Overall rating in the review: 2/5.