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It was not a choice he made. He suffered a major heart attack which took his life. Some claim he was poisoned because he was about to release names of those involved in the Vatican banking scandal. Either way, the decision to only serve 33 days was not his to make.
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What years did Pope John Paul I serve as a pope?
He served as pope for 33 days in 1978.
Who was the Pope preceding John Paul II?
John Paul II was preceded by Pope John Paul I who was preceded by Pope Paul XI.
What pope died for Pope John Paul II to become pope?
The pope before John Paul II was John Paul I, who reigned for only 33 days before he died.
Who was the pope before Pope John Paul II and how long was he the pope?
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.
Who became the first non-Italian pope in 1978?
There were three: 1.Pope Paul VI 2.Pope John Paul I 3.Pope John Paul II
How long was Pope John Paul I the pope?
He was pope for a total of 33 days.
Which pope preceded John Paul ll?
Pope John Paul I preceded Pope John Paul II. He served only about 33 days before he died suddenly in his sleep.
Who was pope before Benedict?
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
How long was Pope John Paul pope?
Depending on which Pope John Paul.... Pope John Paul I was the pope for only about 33-34 days (about a month) from August 26 1978 to September 28 1978 Pope John Paul II was pope for about 25 years, only a few months short of 26 years. His reign was from October 16, 1978 to April 2, 2005
Who died after 33 days as a Pope?
Pope John Paul I died after only 33 days in office.
Who reigned for 33 days in 1978?
Pope John Paul I.
Who was pope for 34 days in 1976?
Pope John Paul I was pope for a little more than a month but in 1978.
