Today is the 10th anniversary of the death of Pope St. John Paul II. Widely loved and admired, John Paul II took the Gospel to the ends of the earth and inspired a generation.

He was also way cooler than you. And here’s 15 photos as proof.

[See also: 11 of the Most Inspiring Quotes from Pope St. John Paul II]

Enjoy!

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via Vicki Gallmeyer, Pinterest
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Roberta F. / Wikimedia Commons
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via comicbookjunkie.wordpress.com

[See also: St. John Paul II Was a Marvel Comic Book Hero In the ’80s]

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