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No. Pope JP2 was the previous pope; when he died, Ratzinger became the new pope and he chose a different name,
Pope Benedict XVI
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∙ 13y agoHe has been approved for sainthood and will be canonized later in 2013 or 2014. I have heard two dates - October 22, 2013, or April 27, 2014. The October date seems the most feasible as that is his feast day.
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Is Pope John Paul II a patron saint?
Pope John Paul II is not yet a canonized saint nor is he a patron saint.
Where is Pope John Paul II in the sainthood process?
Pope St. John Paul II was canonized a saint on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis.
When was Saint Juan Diego canonized?
Saint Juan Diego was canonized by Pope John Paul II on July 31, 2002.
Which pope declared Juan Diego a saint?
Pope John Paul II declared Juan Diego a saint.
When was Saint Kateri Tekakwitha beatified by Pope John Paul II?
Kateri was beatified on June 22, 1980, by Pope John Paul II.
Who was the pope before Pope John Paul II and how long was he the pope?
Pope John Paul I (was only Pope for 33 days in 1978, and had initially declined nomination) He was first Pope to use the dual name, and it was in his honor that John Paul II took the name.
What is the feast day of John Paul?
The feast day of Pope Saint John Paul II is on October 22.
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.
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.
What saint was Pope John Paul II named after?
John Paul II was not named after a saint; he chose the name in honor of his immediate predecessor John Paul I. John Paul I also chose his name in honor of his two immediate predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI.
