What role did pope john paul ii play in ending the cold war?

he promoted religious freedom and supported anticommunist movements in europe (apex)

Pope (now St.) John Paul II should definitely be credited with helping bring about the demise of the Soviet Union. Historian Paul Johnson said, “Reagan, Thatcher and John Paul II were the trio whodestroyed Soviet communism and its evil empire.” Leaving aside the dimension of politics, economics and military power, ...

Social Darwinists believe in “survival of the fittest”—the idea that certain people become powerful in society because they are innately better. Social Darwinism has been used to justify imperialism, racism, eugenics and social inequality at various times over the past century and a half. (this is from HISTORY website so recommend re-wording it)