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Pope's are elected by a conclave of cardinals voting for a candidate. Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was chosen on October 16, 1978. He took the name John Paul II.
Just a quick addition: He was elected after the 33 day papacy of Pope John Paul I who died suddenly in his sleep due to complications of an undiagnosed heart condition (it's considered by some that John Paul I died from a heart attack). 1978 is sometimes referred as the "Year of 3 Popes" because Pope Paul VI (elected in 1963) led the Church until his death in the summer, than the first conclave elected Cardinal Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I, followed by the second conclave in October elected Cardinal Karol Wojtyla as Pope John Paul II who closed out the year and reigned until 2005.
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∙ 10y agoHe chose to take the name of his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, who chose the name to honor his two predecessors, Pope John XXII and Pope Paul VI.
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When did Pope John Paul VI become famous?
NEVER! There has never been a Pope John Paul VI but there has been a Pope Paul VI and a Pope John Paul II.
What pope died for Pope John Paul II to become pope?
The pope before John Paul II was John Paul I, who reigned for only 33 days before he died.
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.
When did Pope John Paul II become the pope?
He was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
What did Pope John Paul XXIII see as his role as the pope?
There was a Pope John Paul I and II and a Pope John XXIII but never a Pope John Paul XXIII
Was Pope John Paul Italian?
Pope John Paul I was Italian but Pope John Paul II was Polish.
Who was pope in 1966?
the pope was john Paul II Sorry, wrong. in 1996 yes. in 1966 it was Paul VI (1963-78) Check the real on line records.
Was Pope John Paul the 31st pope?
John Paul II was the 264th pope.
How did Pope John Paul II become the pope?
He was elected in a conclave by the cardinal electors.
Who was the first pope to use email?
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to use email.
Did Pope John Paul XXIII have a child?
There was a Pope John XXIII, a Pope John Paul I and a Pope John Paul II but not a Pope John Paul XXIII. None of them had any children. There was also Pope John XXIII. None of them were married or had any children.
