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∙ 13y agoPope John Paul became pope on October 16, 1978.
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∙ 11y agoPope John Paul I was born in October 1912 and elected Pope in August 1978, so he was 65. John Paul II was born in May 1920 and elected Pope in October 1978, so he was 58 when elected.
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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
Which pope was elected 1963?
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
When was Pope John Paul made pope?
John Paul II was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
How many votes before Pope John Paul was elected?
Pope John Paul I was elected on the 4th ballot.Pope John Paul II was elected on the 8th ballot.
What was the name of the pope who died in 2005?
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Who was the pope immediately after Pope John XXIII?
Pope Paul VI was elected pope after the death of Pope John XXIII.
Who is Pope Benedict the successor of?
Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
When did Pope John Paul II become the pope?
He was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
Who was the pope in 2005?
In 2005, John Paul II died and Benedict XVI was elected pope.
What year did Pope John Paul II die and when was his successor elected?
Pope John Paul died on April 2, 2005, and Pope Benedict was elected on April 19, 2005.
Was John Paul always a pope?
John Paul II was elected as pope in October 1978 and was pope until he died on April 5, 2005.
What nationality was Pope John Paul?
John Paul II was born and raised in Poland.
