John Paul II16 October 1978
Appointed Pope, the 1st non-Italian pontiff since 1523. Appointed Pope, at 58 the youngest Pope in 132 yrs
Poland · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Appointed Pope, the 1st non-Italian pontiff since 1523. Appointed Pope, at 58 the youngest Pope in 132 yrs
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