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Elected in 1978, he became the first non-Italian Pope in 456 years. Was a fan of Anthony Quinn. Baptized Francesco Quinn's twin children personally. After the death of Pope John Paul I, on September 28, 1978, the College of Cardinals met in a secret conclave in the Vatican to elect the 264th successor to St. Peter as Bishop of Rome. In the eighth round of voting, on October 16, the cardinals chose Karol Wojtyla, who accepted their decision and chose the name John Paul II. Suffered from Parkinson's Disease from 1992 until his death in 2005. The very first Polish Pope. Childhood nickname: Lolek (an abbreviation of Karol, his birth name). In 2001 he became the first Pope in history to enter a mosque. Traveled more than any Pope in history, an estimated 750,000 miles to 129 countries during his Pontificate. His official motto, "totus tuus" (all yours), referred to the Virgin. Was succeeded by Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger, who became Pope Benedict XVI (19 April 2005). Canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people, believed to be more than all his predecessors combined. Elevated to Cardinal [26 June 1967] Ordained a Priest [1 November 1946] He is the most traveled Pope in history. It is believed that about five million people came to Rome between April 2 and 8, 2005 to take part in his funeral - that is considered the greatest mourning ceremony in the history of the world.