Current information on the Pope's pilgrimage is available on the Vatican's website. See Related Link.
And the Jerusalem Municipality, on its website, has comprehensive information on which roads will be closed in the city for the duration of the Pope's visit through Friday, May 22, 2009. See the Related Link.
Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
The Crusades.
There were 20 popes during those years.
During that period the popes resided in Avignon, France.
Avignon, France, is sometimes referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and anti-popes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism.
Please specify which of the 266 popes you are referring to.
There have been at least 3 popes from Africa and several popes from Asia, including Saint Peter. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. However, the vast majority have been European. For additional information on the countries of origin of the popes click here.
Nearly all popes die during their papacy since the position is for life. A few, very few, have resigned but the vast majority died in office.
The popes curiosity
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
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From 1309 to 1378 the popes resided in Avignon, France.