Pope John Paul II is the most relentless self-promoter on the planet. There is little objective evidence confirming your statement, only the lavish praise of strategically placed spinmeisters.
If anything, the man appears to be a socialist, and does not share many of the goals or values of Americans.
There is plenty of evidence. Its called history. Check it out.
If youre going to call the Pope a socialist, then call Jesus one too.