1958 ⟶ John XXIII Elected Pope

October 28: John XXIII becomes Pope.
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⛪ Pius X Elected Pope

August 4: Pius X becomes Pope.⟶
Pius X Elected Pope (1903)
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👑 Pius XI Elected Pope

Pius XI becomes Pope.⟶
Pius XI Elected Pope (1922)
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⛪ John XXIII Elected Pope

October 28: John XXIII becomes Pope.⟶
John XXIII Elected Pope (1958)
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⛪ Second Vatican Council Opens

October 11: The Second Vatican Council is opened by Pope John XXIII.⟶
Second Vatican Council Opens (1962)
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🕊️ Paul VI Elected Pope

June 21: Paul VI becomes Pope.⟶
Paul VI Elected Pope (1963)
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⛪ John Paul I Elected Pope

August 26: John Paul I becomes pope.⟶
John Paul I Elected Pope (1978)
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