Karol Wojtya‚ who took the name of John Paul II, when elected in 1978.
A priest could only become pope if he is elected by the cardinals in conclave.
Pope John Paul II was 58 years old when elected in 1978.
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
He was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
He was elected on October 16, 1978.
A pope will always be a priest. He does not lose that title simply because he has been elected as pope. He continues to function as any other priest, saying Mass, hearing confessions, and other normal priestly duties.The pope never ceases to be a priest.
I have no idea what you are asking. From 1978 to 2005 Pope John Paul II was our pope. When he passed away Pope Benedict XVI was elected and, when he retired, Pope Francis was elected in 2013.
He was elected on Octber 16, 1978.
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
He was the first non-Italian pope to be elected in about 450 years.
Pope John Paul II from Poland was elected as pope in 1978.
John Paul II was elected pope on October 16, 1978.