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No. Pope JP2 was the previous pope; when he died, Ratzinger became the new pope and he chose a different name,
Pope Benedict XVI
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Is Pope John Paul II now recognized as a saint?
Yes, Pope John Paul II was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2014.
Is Pope John Paul a saint?
Yes, Pope John Paul II was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2014.
Is Pope John Paul II a patron saint?
Pope John Paul II is not yet a canonized saint nor is he a patron saint.
Where is Pope John Paul II in the sainthood process?
Pope St. John Paul II was canonized a saint on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis.
Is Pope John Paul II officially recognized as a saint now?
Yes, Pope John Paul II was officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church on April 27, 2014.
When was Saint Juan Diego canonized?
Saint Juan Diego was canonized by Pope John Paul II on July 31, 2002.
Which pope declared Juan Diego a saint?
Pope John Paul II declared Juan Diego a saint.
When was Saint Kateri Tekakwitha beatified by Pope John Paul II?
Kateri was beatified on June 22, 1980, by Pope John Paul II.
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.
What is the feast day of John Paul?
The feast day of Pope Saint John Paul II is on October 22.
Who was the first pope to use email?
Pope John Paul II was the first pope to use email.
How many Pope John Paul's were there?
There were 2 Pope John Pauls. The last Pope was Pope John Paul II.
