"An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded." ― Pope John Paul II Worse From Pope John Paul II Saint Added on 1/22/2025 About Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II led the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005 and was one of the longest-serving modern popes. He played a major global role in late 20th-century religious and political life. Born: 1920-05-18 Died: 2005-04-02 View all quotes from Pope John Paul II