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He had Parkinson's disease which is a progressive neurological disorder. It is marked by rotary tremors of the hands and arms and by a masklike facial expression. It can cause depression and dementia in some people. He lost his ability to walk and speak clearly because Parkinson's is caused by damage to the substantia nigra region of the brain. This, in turn, causes a lack of dopamine which can be treated by taking L-dopa but this is only a temporary cure. Death occurs after 10-20 years because immobility and difficulty in coordination can cause choking(as happened to the Pope) or can cause the person to fall. Pope John Paul died due to septic shock brought on by a UTI. He was tube fed at the end because of the tracheostomy.
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Who was the first pope to use email?
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to use email.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
Who was the Pope preceding John Paul II?
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
Who was pope after John Paul II?
Pope Agapetus succeeded Pope John II in 526.
Who was the pope who died before John Paul II?
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
What nicknames did Pope John Paul II go by?
Pope John Paul II went by The Pilgrim Pope.
Who followed Pope John Paul II?
Pope Benedict XVI followed John Paul II as pope.
Did Pope John Paul II get married?
No, Pope John Paul II was never married.
Who was pope in 1961?
Pope John Paul II served as Pope from 1978 to 2005.
Was Pope John Paul Italian?
Pope John Paul I was Italian but Pope John Paul II was Polish.
What nationality was Pope John Paul?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
Was Pope John Paul the 31st pope?
John Paul II was the 264th pope.
