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Popes of the 20th and 21st centuries

Pope Francis — March 13, 2013-

Benedict XVI — April 19, 2005-Feb. 28, 2013. John Paul II — Oct. 16, 1978-April 2, 2005. John Paul I — Aug. 26-Sept. 28, 1978. Paul VI — June 21, 1963-Aug. 6, 1978. John XXIII — Oct. 28, 1958-June 3, 1963.

Pius XII — March 2, 1939-Oct. 9, 1958. Pius XI — Feb. 6, 1922-Feb. 10, 1939. Benedict XV — Sept. 3, 1914-Jan. 22, 1922. Pius X — Aug. 4, 1903-Aug. 20, 1914. Leo XIII — Feb. 20, 1878-July 20, 1903.

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