This is a life sized statue made of bronze of Pope John Paul the second. Pope John Paul II reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the second-longest serving Pope in history and the first non-Italian since 1523. He was acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century and was instrumental in ending communism in his native Poland and eventually in all of Europe. This fine statue is crafted in the lost wax bronze. May be in stock, so contact us for more information and delivery time. This may be a special order for your Catholic Church. Wonderful for your outdoor meditative garden.