The 1978 the election of Pope John Paul II was a historic moment for the Polish nation. The country was under communist aesthetic rule but Karol Wojtyla – the Bishop of Krackow was elected the head of the Catholic Church.

This documentary by John Skehan fresh after the election profiles the new Pope and explores the role between church and state in the communist country.

It also reveals the views of the Polish people to the election of the first ever Polish pope.

Producer John Skehan

Origianally broadcast 1978.

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