Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pope Benedict XVI was born in Marktl am Inn, Germany. Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland. Pope John Paul I was born in Canale d'Agordo, Italy. Pope Paul VI was born in Concesio, Italy.
I'm not sure on the years but the last five popes are, in order, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, John Paul I, Paul VI, John XXIII.
There have been popes for nearly the last 2000 years.
217 popes have been born in Italy.
A significant fact about the last five popes is that they were bishops in other countries. The current pope in 214 is known as Pope Francis.
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Could you be specific and mention the specific name of the pope you are referring to, please? There are 266 popes, each with different parents.
There have been 23 popes named John, Pope John XXIII was the last. He died in 1963.
there has never been a pope born in America if that is the country you are refering to.
There have been 3 popes named Sylvester. Please be specific.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
From St. Peter to Pope Francis I there have been 266 popes.