The Daily Question
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?
1. 156 years
2. 273 years
3. 327 years
4. 456 years
2. 273 years
3. 327 years
4. 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)
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)