Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Paul II and Pope from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

Pope John Paul II understood this implicitly, in part because he lived under totalitarianism.

Answer: position_held