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To avoid being sent to German slave labor camps, what did Wojtyła do?

  • Joined the Polish army

  • Moved to Italy

  • Worked in a quarry

  • Became a priest

Answer

To avoid being sent to German slave labor camps, Karol Wojtyła worked in a quarry. He was required to work long hours and was often subjected to harsh treatment. However, he was able to use his time in the quarry to reflect on his faith and to grow closer to God. This experience helped to shape his later life and work as a priest and a bishop.
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