Election of Pope John Paul II

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40 Years Ago Today, A Polish Cardinal Become Pope, and a Prophesy was Fulfilled

By Tom Perna on October 16, 2018 • ( 10 Comments )

On October 16, 1978, the Cardinals of the Catholic Church gathered in the Sistine Chapel and elected the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years. Many people know him as Karol Wojtyla but […]

Habemus Papam – 35 Years Ago Today!

By Tom Perna on October 16, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Thirty five years ago today, we heard the words from the center loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica – HABEMUS PAPAM – WE HAVE A POPE! His name was Karol Wojtyla and he […]