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Karol Wojtyla

noun

The first Pope born in Poland; the first Pope not born in Italy in 450 years (1920-2005). Synonym: John Paul II.

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... October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); results—Karol Wojtyla was elected for life by the ...

— The 1990 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency

... 1978 Political parties and leaders: none Other political or pressure groups: none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers) Suffrage: limited to cardinals less than 80 years old Elections: Pope: last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); results - Karol WOJTYLA was elected for life by the College of Cardinals Executive branch: pope Legislative branch: unicameral Pontifical Commission Judicial branch: none; normally handled by Italy Leaders: Chief of State: Pope JOHN PAUL II (Karol WOJTYLA; since 16 ...

— The 1993 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.