# John Paul II Back to [[Religion, Trust and Civilization]] · [[Research and Evidence]] · [[Authors/@Kristof_Poland/Post Analyses/Post Analysis - Kristof_Poland on God and Chesterton's Fence (2026-10-24)|Essay analysis]] **Role:** Pope 1978–2005 (Karol Wojtyła) - Inauguration homily, Oct 22, 1978: "Be not afraid!" ✔. Pilgrimage to Poland, June 1979 ◻. - Solidarity founded Aug–Sep 1980 and reached about 10 million members ✔. The companion post's "two years later, ten million" is accurate. - Canonized in 2014 ◻. Key: ✔ confirmed this session · ◻ standard knowledge, not opened this session · ⚠️ unconfirmed.