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Newly elected Popes usually choose a saint's name or a previous pope's names (someone they respect) to be known as. In this case Pope John Paul II was honoring his predecessors, Popes John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, and Pope John Paul I.
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Who was Karol Wytoziak?
I don't know who Karol Wytoziak was but Karol Jozef Wojtyla was the birth name of Pope John Paul II.
What was John Paul II's name as a cardinal?
The same as his birth name - Karol Jozef Wojtyla
What was the real name of the pope who succeeded John Paul I?
Karol Jozef Wojtyla - Pope John Paul II
What was the real name of Pope John Paul II?
Pope John Paul's real name is Karol Józef Wojtyła, he was born in Poland in the year 1920.Pope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla.
Did Pope John Paul II attend the Second Vatican Council?
Yes, he was in attendance as Bishop Karol Jozef Wojtyla of Poland.
Who was Karol Wojtyla?
He was the late Pope John Paul the second, leader of the Catholic Church.
What was Pope John Paul 2nd name before he became Pope?
Karol Wojtyla
What was the name of John Paul II before he became pope?
Karol Josef Wojtyla
What is John Paul II real name?
Pope John Paul II was Born: Karol Józef Wojtyla
What was the name of Pope John Paul II?
Pope John Paul II name is Karol Jozef Wojtyla.
What is Pope John Paul II's real name?
Pope John Paul's real name is Karol Józef Wojtyła, he was born in Poland in the year 1920.Pope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla.
What is Pope John Paul II's last name?
Karol Jozef Wojtyła was his birth name.
