Back by popular demand! New Style! This throwback soccer jersey honors Bl. Pope John Paul II the Great, born Karol Jozef Wojtyla. The Pope's native country Poland (Polska) is on the front along with his Totus Tuus ("Totally Yours") papal seal. On the back is the Pope's last name (Wojtyla) and the number 05 signifying the year of his passing (2005). White Design [Front & Back] on Red Jersey / 50% Polyester, 50% Cotton / © 2012 MONKROCK, LLC

Karol's youth was influenced by numerous contacts with the vibrant and prospering Jewish community of Wadowice. He often played football (soccer), as a goalkeeper, and was a supporter of Polish club Cracovia. School football games were often organized between teams of Jews and Catholics, and due to the anti-Jewish feelings of the time, there was a potential for events to sometimes turn ‘nasty’. Karol, however, cheerfully offered himself as a substitute goalkeeper on the Jewish side if they were short of players.