POPE
Pope John Paul II
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope John Paul II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1978–2005.
background
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third-longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX.
summary
Pope John Paul II, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1978–2005.
papacy Start
1978
papacy End
2005
birth Name
Karol Józef Wojtyła