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Pope Paul's brother, Pope Stephen II, was his immediate predecessor,
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
Pope John Paul the 1st he was only the Pope for 30 days and then he Died after him that's when Pope John Paul the Second became Pope. Hope this Helps
The pope before John Paul II was John Paul I, who reigned for only 33 days before he died.
Pope John Paul I (was only Pope for 33 days in 1978, and had initially declined nomination) He was first Pope to use the dual name, and it was in his honor that John Paul II took the name.
Pope John Paul II was the predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI.
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was the predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI.
If you are talking about Pope Benedict XVI, then the pope before him was Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was the 264th pope so there were 263 popes before him.
Paul VI (1963-78)
yes there were many popes before Benedict but there can only be one pope at a time. before Pope Benedict the pope was Pope John Paul II.