Paul VI limited particiaption in conclaves to those cardinals under the age of 80 at the start of the conclave. He also expanded the number of cardinal electors from 70 to 120.
Pope John Paul "Changed his name" just before the end of the Conclave of 1978, just after the Cardinals elected him pope and he accepted election. The cardinal from then on is the new pope, and the new pope, by his papal name.
Pope St. John Paul II was canonized a saint on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Since the election process is secret we will never know. We do know that Cardinal Ratzinger was Pope John Paul II's personal choice to succeed him. However, the College of Cardinals can choose whoever they want.
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
Paul VI (1963-78)
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.
Pope John XXIII convened the Council and Pope Paul VI made the changes to the Mass.
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
The process has undergone a number of changes over the years but the process of electing a new pope dates back to the death of Saint Peter nearly 2000 years ago.
There has never been a Pope Paul XXII. Pope Paul VI was the last pope named Paul and he died in 1978.
If you are referring to Pope Paul VI, he was replaced by Pope John Paul I in 1978.