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March 13, 2013

Popes of the 20th and 21st centuries

Associated Press

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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