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In 1978 Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope elected in a long time. How long had it been since a non-Italian pope had been elected?

   156 years
   273 years
   327 years
   456 years

Your answer was: 456 years.
You are correct!!


Answer: On Oct. 16, 1978, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals elected Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in 456 years.

Reference:
• Fr Jeffrey Kirby, S.T.L, Chapter 21: Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since 1523 AD. 101 Surprising Facts About St. Peter's And The Vatican, Saint Benedict's Press, Copyright 2015


:Pope John Paul II Inauguration
Scott # 645-647 (1979)