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Pope John Paul II was the third longest-reigning pope in history at 26 years, behind Pope Pius IX who reigned for 31 years and Peter who ruled for 34 to 37 years.
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How many popes before Pope John Paul II?
Pope John Paul II was the 264th pope so there were 263 popes before him.
What is the name most frequently adopted by the popes?
There have been 23 popes named John, and two more who used John Paul.
List names of popes of the 20th-21st century?
I'm not sure on the years but the last five popes are, in order, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, John Paul I, Paul VI, John XXIII.
Who were the three popes in the year 1978?
Pope Paul VIPope John Paul IPope John Paul II
Why is John Paul a common name for The Pope?
John Paul, as a pope's name, was from putting together two single names of popes, John and Paul. Both popes led the church through some of its hardest times during the 20th century, and as such, it has become a name for popes to choose.
When did Pope John Paul get married?
There have been two popes named John Paul and neither was married. Popes are priests and priest are not allowed to marry.
How many Pope John Pauls have there been?
There have been two popes who took the name "John Paul".Alibino Luciani took the name John Paul when he was elected in August 1978. He died after only 33 days in office. He is now known as John Paul I.Karol Wojtyla took the name John Paul II out of respect to the short lived pope, when he was elected in October 1978.
How many popes did Queen Elizabeth II meet?
6
Where is Pope Paul buried?
There have been six popes named Paul, and two named John-Paul. Which did you want?
What document did Pope John Paul the 13th write that changed the Catholic Church?
There have been only two popes named John Paul, John Paul I, and John Paul II, there has never been a John Paul 13th.
How many popes since 1988?
Paul VI (1963-78)John Paul I (August-September 1978)John Paul II (1978-2005)
How did Karol Jozef Wojtyla come to be known as Pope John Paul II?
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.
