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John Paul II is best known for being a Pope and thus the head of the Catholic Church. He was Pope from October 16, 1978 up until his death in 2005. He is sometimes referred to as Blessed John Paul or John Paul the Great.
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∙ 13y agoHe was known for his smile and his humor, but since he was only Pope for 33 days [he died of a supposed heart attack], he didn't have time to have any theological influence on the Church.
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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.
Was Pope John Paul II married?
No, John Paul II was not married.
Who was the pope who died before John Paul II?
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
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.
What actors and actresses appeared in Young John Paul II - 2008?
The cast of Young John Paul II - 2008 includes: John Sackville as Pope John Paul II
Did Pope John Paul II get married?
No, Pope John Paul II was never married.
How tall is John Paul Jones II?
John Paul Jones II is 6' 4".
Which country the Pope John Paul II come from?
John Paul II came from Poland.
Where did Pope John Paul II get his name?
Pope John Paul I took the names of his two predecessors - John XXIII and Paul VI. John Paul II took the name of his predecessor - John Paul I.
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.
What was Pope John Paul II's native country?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
