By the time of his death, he had named most of the College of Cardinals, consecrated or co-consecrated a large number of the world's bishops, and ordained many priests. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he beatified 1,340 people and canonised 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. He was one of the most travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. He upheld the Church's teachings on such matters as artificial contraception and the ordination of women, but also supported the Church's Second Vatican Council and its reforms. John Paul II significantly improved the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion. John Paul II is recognised as helping to end Communist rule in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe. Cardinal Wojtyła was elected on the third day of the conclave and adopted his predecessor's name in tribute to him. He was elected by the second Papal conclave of 1978, which was called after Pope John Paul I, who was elected in August after the death of Pope Paul VI, died after thirty-three days. John Paul the Great, especially in naming institutions. Pope Saint John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II Italian: Giovanni Paolo II Polish: Jan Paweł II), born Karol Józef Wojtyła (Polish: – 2 April 2005), served as Pope from 1978 to 2005.
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