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Some say the papacy began in 30 C.E. upon the declaration by Jesus Christ that Simon Bar-Jona would be called Peter (rock) upon which the Catholic Church was to be built. He went on to serve for 37 years. Some say Peter became pope in 32 C.E. and was pope for only 35 years. Documentation of such things were not considered important at the time. Either way Peter served longest. Second longest is Pope Pius IX was pope for 31 years, 7 months and 23 days (11,560 days) from 1846-1878 Pope John Paul II is third longest with 26 years, 5 months and 18 days (9,666 days) from 1978 to 2005.
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Which pope has lived the longest?
Rhe longest reigning pope was St. Peter who ruled for about 35 years. Pius IX was the second longest reigning pope. Pius IX was the longest-serving pope after Peter, holding the office for nearly 32 years.
What is the name of the longest- reigning pope?
After Saint Peter, the longest reigning pope was Pope Pius IX who served for 31 years, 7 months and 23 days.
Which pope ruled the second longest amount of time?
After Saint Peter, Pope Pius IX ruled the longest - 31 years, 236 days.
Which pope was the pope the longest?
St. Peter ruled for about 35 years followed by Pope Pius XI who ruled for 32.
Does the black pope rule the world?
No
What pope lived under Communist rule?
Pope John Paul II.
How long did pope Joan rule?
Pope Joan is a fictional character who never existed.
Does the pope rule the world?
The pope does not rule the world. He is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and his ecclesiastical jurisdiction encompasses what is often called the "Holy See".
Who has been Pope the longest in the 20th century?
John Paul II
Who is the second longest serving pope?
Pius IX- 31 years.
Who has been the pope the longest in the 20th century?
Pope John Paul II who reigned a total of 26 years and 168 days.
How long did Pope Julius II rule?
Pope Julius II was pope from October 31, 1503, until February 21, 1513.
