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Paul II

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noun

  1. (Pietro Barbo ) 1417–71, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1464–71.


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He became an authority on the papacies of five popes - One of his most notable assignments was the assassination attempt on John Paul II in 1981.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

And in 1999 a mass held by Pope John Paul II in the heart of devoutly Catholic Mexico brought a crowd of over 110,000 to the stadium.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

The stadium contains a chapel housing an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe blessed by Pope John Paul II during his 1999 visit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

"They are good teachings, whether we believe in him or not. They are humanitarian teachings," Peralta said of Leo, the fourth pope she has seen after John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

When he was to ask the question, What is the native country of Pope John Paul II?

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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