Pope John Paul II
Religious Leader
Notable Achievement
264th Pope
Biography
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.
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Birthday Date
Pope John Paul II was born on May 18