“A man, even if seriously sick or prevented in the exercise of its higher functions, is and will be always a man ... [he] will never become a 'vegetable' or an 'animal,'" the Pope said. "The intrinsic value and personal dignity of every human being does not change depending on their circumstances.”
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Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II, born on May 18, 1920, and died on April 2, 2005, was the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and one of the longest-reigning popes in history. During his papacy from 1978 to 2005, he was dedicated to promoting world peace and unity, advancing church reform, and visiting numerous countries and regions. more
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