There has never been a Pope Paul 23.
Pope Paul VI served from June 21, 1963, until August 6, 1978.
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
Paul VI (1963-78)
Pope John Paul I was elected pope upon the death of Pope Paul VI in 1978. He served only 33 days when he died and was succeeded by Pope John Paul II.
the pope was john Paul II Sorry, wrong. in 1996 yes. in 1966 it was Paul VI (1963-78) Check the real on line records.
John Paul II
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
A:Pope Paul's brother, Pope Stephen II, was his immediate predecessor,
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
Pope Stephen III replaced Paul I as pope.
There was a Pope John Paul I and II and a Pope John XXIII but never a Pope John Paul XXIII
There has never been a Pope Paul XXII. Pope Paul VI was the last pope named Paul and he died in 1978.