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He served from October 16, 1978, until April 2, 2005 - 26 years, 168 days.
Paul VI was pope from 1963-1978. He was followed by John Paul I, who was pope only for a few months* in 1978. Pope John Paul II was elected in 1978 and died in 2005.
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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.
What is the motto of Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School?
Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School's motto is 'Laudateur Jesu Christus'.
Who were the last five popes?
Pope Francis 2013 - presentPope Benedict XVI 2005 - 2013Pope John Paul II 1978 - 2005Pope John Paul I 1978Pope Paul VI 1963 - 1978Pope John XXIII 1958 - 1963Pope Pius XII 1939 - 1958
Which pope died after a one month as pope?
Pope John Paul I died after slightly more than a month in office.
Who became the first non-Italian pope in 1978?
There were three: 1.Pope Paul VI 2.Pope John Paul I 3.Pope John Paul II
Who called for a writing of a new catechism?
Blessed pope john paul 2
What month in 1963 did Pope John VI take office?
There was no Pope John VI in 1963. Pope Paul VI took office that year. Paul VI took office on June 21, 1963.
What catholic pope from Poland was instrumental in organizing resistance to the soviet empire?
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Will Pope John Paul II be canonized as a saint?
Yes, he will be canonized, along with Blessed Pope John XXIII, on April 27, 2014.
What was Pope Benedict's life before becoming pope?
He was working in the office of John Paul the 11nd.
How many popes since Pope Pius XII?
Pope John XXIII (1958 - 1963)Pope Paul VI (1963 - 1978)Pope John Paul I (1978)Pope John Paul II (1978 - 2005)Pope Benedict XVI (2005 - 2013)Pope Francis (2013 - )
When was Mother Teresa designated blessed?
She was beatified on October 19, 2003, by Pope John Paul II.
