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before john paul the second was john paul 1 (albino luciani)
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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.
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 was Pope John Paul ii name before he was pope?
Karol Wojtyła
What is the name of the previous pope before Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope John Paul II
Who was the pope who died before John Paul II?
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
What was Pope John Paul 2nd name before he became Pope?
Karol Wojtyla
What pope died for Pope John Paul II to become pope?
The pope before John Paul II was John Paul I, who reigned for only 33 days before he died.
When did Pope John Paul change his name?
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.
What was the full name of Pope John Paul XVI?
There is no Pope John Paul XVI. However, there was a Pope John Paul I and II. Pope John Paul II's original name was Karol Józef Wojtyła
How many popes before Pope John Paul II?
Pope John Paul II was the 264th pope so there were 263 popes before him.
Who was pope before Benedict?
Pope John Paul the 1st he was only the Pope for 30 days and then he Died after him that's when Pope John Paul the Second became Pope. Hope this Helps
What was the name of John Paul II before he became a pope?
Karol Woyjtila
