Which pope ruled longest?

Answer 1

This list only includes popes whose length of time as pope can be known with certainty. St. Peter is not included because there is disagreement on the length of his reign.

1. Pius IX (1846-1878): 31 years, 7 months and 23 days (11,560 days).
2. John Paul II (1978-2005): 26 years, 5 months and 17 days (9,665 days).
3. Leo XIII (1878-1903): 25 years, 5 months and 1 day (9,281 days).
4. Pius VI (1775-1799): 24 years, 6 months and 15 days (8,962 days).
5. Adrian I (772-795): 23 years, 10 months and 25 days (8,729 days).
6. Pius VII (1800-1823): 23 years, 5 months and 7 days (8,560 days).
7. Alexander III (1159-1181): 21 years, 11 months and 24 days (8,029 days).
8. St. Sylvester I (314-335): 21 years, 11 months and 1 day (8,005 days).
9. St. Leo I (440-461): 21 years, 1 month, and 13 days. (7,713 days).
10. Urban VIII (1623-1644): 20 years, 11 months and 24 days (7,664 days).

Answer 2

St Peter 34 Years (30AD - 64AD)

Pius IX 31 Years (16 June 1846 - 7 February 1878)

Answer 3

Peter, the first pope, served for about 35-37 years.

Answer 4

Pius IX (1846-1878): 31 years, 7 months and 23 days (11,560 days)

Answer 5

I believe that Peter, the first pope, reigned the longest, followed by Pope Pius IX in the nineteenth century, then John Paul II.

Answer 6

Pope Peter was the longest serving pope (34/37 years) followed by Pope Pius IX who served nearly 32 years.

Answer 7

That would be Pope Pius the 9th. He was the pontiff for over 31 years.

Answer 8

The longest reigning pope was St. Peter who ruled for 34-37 years. His date of death is not established. The next longest was Pope Pius IX who ruled 31 years, 7 months and 23 days.

Answer 9

Pope Peter served the longest (~34 years) followed by Pope Pius IX who served 31 years.