John Paul II. is in the first five longest reigning popes in the history of the Churchthe Vatican confirmed this years ago, saying that the poor Holy Father did not celebrate it in any way. Cardinal Karol Wojtyl elected the Conclave as Pope 16 October 1978 And he officially started the pontificate six days later.
Since he had at that time Only 58 years, he entered history as the youngest elected Pope. At the same time was John Paul II. In history only the second Pope-Netalian. The first was Dutchman Adrián VI, who led the Church since 1522.
In accordance with Vatican historians’ records The absolute recorder in the length of the pontificate is the Pius IX.that has decided on the circumstances in the church 31 years, seven months and 17 days. Pope Leo XIII. He managed the Catholic Church for 25 years, four months and 17 days. Pius VI. He worked on Peter’s stool for 24 years, six months and seven days. Hadrian I is fourth with 23 years, 10 months and 16 days.
The Vatican also includes the first Pope – St. Peter, even though there is no credible evidence of the length of his pontificate. It is only known that he died around 66 AD and the Church was to lead 34 to 37 years.
