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27 years
The Early Papacy
Cardinal Wojtyła was elected Pope on October 16, 1978, and took the name John Paul II. He was the 263rd successor to Peter, and was to have one of the longest pontificates in the history of the Church, lasting nearly 27 years.John Paul I
John Paul I remains the most recent Italian-born pope, the last in a succession of such popes that started with Clement VII in 1523.Popes with the longest reigns
Saint John Paul II (1978–2005): 26 years, 5 months and 17 days (9,665 days) Leo XIII (1878–1903): 25 years, 5 months and 1 day (9,281 days).
Who was the first pope in 600 years : Pope Benedict XVI
Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away on December 31, aged 95, at Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years on the back of an eight-year tenure filled with scandal and allegations of corruption.
Which pope had the shortest reign
Urban VII
Popes with the shortest reigns
Urban VII (September 15–September 27, 1590): reigned for 13 calendar days, died before consecration.
Who was the last good pope : Immediately after his death, Gregory was canonized by popular acclaim. The Protestant reformer John Calvin admired Gregory greatly and declared in his Institutes that Gregory was the last good pope. He is the patron saint of musicians and teachers.
Popes with the shortest reigns
Urban VII (September 15–September 27, 1590): reigned for 13 calendar days, died before consecration.
During Innocent III's reign, the papacy was at the height of its powers. He was considered to be the most powerful person in Europe at the time. In 1198, Innocent wrote to the prefect Acerbius and the nobles of Tuscany expressing his support of the medieval political theory of the sun and the moon.
Who is the oldest pope ever
| Pope Leo XIII | |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 July 1903 (aged 93) Apostolic Palace, Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Previous post(s) | Titular Archbishop of Tamiathis (1843–1846) Apostolic Nuncio to Belgium (1843–1846) Archbishop-Bishop of Perugia (1846–1880) Cardinal-Priest of San Crisogono (1853–1878) Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber (1877–1878) |
Benedict IX
Mann, Benedict IX was about twenty when made pontiff in October 1032. Other sources state that he was 11 or 12, based upon the unsubstantiated testimony of Rupert Glaber, a monk of St. Germanus at Auxerre."St. Paul VI". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr.
Pope Innocent III – Wikipedia.
Who was the most wicked pope : The Bad Popes
- Pope Stephen VI (896–897), who had his predecessor Pope Formosus exhumed, tried, de-fingered, briefly reburied, and thrown in the Tiber.
- Pope John XII (955–964), who gave land to a mistress, murdered several people, and was killed by a man who caught him in bed with his wife.
Was there an 11 year old pope : According to Horace K. Mann, Benedict IX was about twenty when made pontiff in October 1032. Other sources state that he was 11 or 12, based upon the unsubstantiated testimony of Rupert Glaber, a monk of St. Germanus at Auxerre.
Which pope made his 18 year old son a cardinal
He was the illegitimate son of Cardinal Rodrigo de Borja y Doms (also known as Rodrigo Borgia), patriarch of the influential and noble Borgia family. Groomed for a career in the Catholic Church, he became a cardinal after his father was elected Pope Alexander VI.
Popes who were legally married
| Name | Reign(s) | Offspring |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian II | 867–872 | Yes (a daughter) |
| John XVII | 1003 | Yes (three sons) |
| Clement IV | 1265–1268 | Yes (two daughters) |
| Honorius IV | 1285–1287 | Yes (at least two sons) |
Julius II
Julius II. Starting his reign in 1503, Julius II was known for being domineering, hot-headed, and a manic at times. But by far his worst feature was his severe case of Syphilis, contracting it via prostitutes. It was documented that on Good Friday, his feet were so covered by sores that no one was able to kiss them.
Which pope was tried after his death : Pope Formosus
In 897, the 9-month-old corpse of the late Pope Formosus stood trial by the reigning pontiff, Stephen VII. Stephen VII convicted Formosus, sentenced the cadaveric Pope to have three fingers of his right hand amputated and then had him buried in a common grave.