On this day in history, October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II of Poland is elected head of Catholic Church
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Pope John Paul II was elected to the papacy on this day in history, Oct. 16, 1978. The first Polish pope was also the first non-Italian elected pope in four centuries.
The election of John Paul II marked the first time a non-Italian had been selected to lead the Catholic Church in over 400 years. In a relatively short conclave, John Paul II was elected on the third day after just eight ballots. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
He was elected on the eighth ballot during the second conclave held in the year 1978, following the death of Pope John Paul I just over a month into that pope's reign.
John Paul II took his name to honor his predecessor, John Paul I.
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