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Franta met the future Pope John Paul II while living in Rome.

Known then as Cardinal Wojtyla, he led a small group of artists, including Franta, in a specialized program teaching art restoration in the Vatican.

Franta was impressed by his kindness and how this man radiated goodness.

Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Encaustic on wood
72" x 48"