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St. John Paul II was widely known for his enthusiasm when meeting with young people and his ability to inspire them with his words and example.
He started off his pontificate in 1978 with a powerful opening address to Italian youth on November 8, 1978, giving them 3 pieces of advice for how they should live their lives.