>> i think it was watched by millions of people, and hundreds of thousands went to st. peter's square. it was a rather extraordinary event. >> the feeling in the square was one of amazement and some confusion. who was this guy? wojtyla? >> the election of j.p. ii really just gave poland an electrifying jolt forward. >> under the thumb of the soviets, karol wojtyla had rarely been able to speak to large audiences. but as john paul ii, his inaugural papal address is broadcast all over the world. and on this stage, he gives a special message to his homeland. >> he said, be not afraid.