Which Pope was the spiritual leader of the anti-communist opposition in one of the former Eastern block countries in 1980s?
- None - Roman Catholic Church backed the communist governments
- Benedict XVI - because he was German and wanted to see his country unified
- John Paul II - because he was Polish and wanted to see his country free
- John Paul I - because he came from a family with long-standing anti-communist views
Answer
The correct answer is C) John Paul II - because he was Polish and wanted to see his country free.
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