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Who was the 19th pope?
Pope John XIX (Latin: Ioannes XIX; died October 1032), born Romanus, was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1024 to his death….
| Pope John XIX | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Benedict IX |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Romanus |
| Born | Rome, Papal States |
How many Antipopes were there?
Top 10 Antipopes. About forty or so men hold a dubious distinction. They are considered Antipopes – false rivals to the Popes. Between the 3rd and 15th centuries, there would be many claims to who should be Pontiff of Rome.
Why did pope Francis resign?
The pope stated that the reason for his decision was his declining health due to old age. The conclave to select his successor began on 12 March 2013 and elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who took the name of Francis.
Who is the oldest pope in history?
Ten oldest popes at death or resignation (post-1295)
| Pope | Year elected | Age at end of pontificate |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul II | 1978 | 84 years, 319 days |
| Francis | 2013 | Current pope / today 84 years, 257 days |
| Gregory XIII | 1572 | 83 years, 92 days |
| Paul IV | 1555 | 83 years, 51 days |
Who is the youngest pope in the world?
Pope Benedict IX
Aged approximately 20 at his first election, he is one of the youngest popes in history….
| Pope Benedict IX | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1012 Rome, Papal States |
| Died | c. December 1055/January 1056 (age 43) Grottaferrata, Papal States |
| Other popes named Benedict |
Has the Pope ever been murdered?
Though no pope has been killed in recent times, there was an assassination attempt on Pope (now Saint) John Paul II in 1981. The attack was orchestrated by Mehmet Ali Ağca, who was aided by three accomplices. Mehmet Ali Ağca shot St. John Paul not only survived, but also went on to forgive his would-be assassin.
Who was the last Italian pope?
Pope Venerable John Paul I
Pope John Paul I
| Pope Venerable John Paul I | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Albino Luciani |
| Born | 17 October 1912 Canale d’Agordo, Belluno, Veneto, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 28 September 1978 (aged 65) Apostolic Palace, Vatican City |
Which Pope served the longest?
Saint Peter
Longest Serving Popes In The History Of The Catholic Church
| Rank | Pope | Era of Papal Reign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Peter | 30-67 AD |
| 2 | Pius IX | 1846-1878 |
| 3 | John Paul II | 1978-2005 |
| 4 | Leo XIII | 1878-1903 |