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He was the first non-Italian pope to be elected in about 450 years.
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Was Pope John Paul Italian?
Pope John Paul I was Italian but Pope John Paul II was Polish.
What nationality was Pope John Paul?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
What was the nationality of Pope John Paul II?
Pope St. John Paul II was the first and, to date, only pope from Poland.
Who was the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian pope?
The first non-Italian pope was St. Peter (32-57), who was an Israeli Jew, the last non-Italian Pope before John Paul II was Adrian VI (1522-23) who was Dutch and the only Pope in modern times, save Marcellus II (1555) to keep his baptismal name. John Paul II (1978-2005) was the first Polish Pope, and the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI.
What Pole was the pope until 2007?
Pope John Paul II was the only Polish pope but he died in 2005.
Is the pope Irish?
No. he was originally Cardinal Razinger and is German. His predecessor, pope John Paul II was Polish.
Was Pope John Paul II Polish?
Yes, he was born and raised in Poland.
How many of the Popes were Polish?
One, it was Pope John Paul II (Cardinal Karol Wojtyla) who was the first non-Italian in four hundred years and only Polish citizen to be elected to the papacy.
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 nationality is last named pope?
The current pope, Francis, is from Argentina. Pope Benedict, his predecessor, was German. Pope John Paul II was Polish.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
Was Pope John Paul II in the army?
No, he was never in the army. However, his father was an officer in the Polish Army.
