VATICAN CITY, MARCH 5, 2004 (Zenit.org).-

On March 17, John Paul II's pontificate will become the third longest in history.

 

On that day, he will have been in the Chair of St. Peter for 25 years, five months, and one day, surpassing Leo XIII's pontificate (1878-1903). St. Peter and Pius IX had the two longest pontificates.

 

According to the Pontifical Yearbook, St. Peter was head of the Church first in Antioch and then in Rome during 35 years. He was martyred around A.D. 67 (or A.D. 64, according to other sources).

 

Pius IX led the Church for 31 years, seven months, and two weeks, from June 16, 1846, until his death on Feb. 7, 1878.

 

On March 14, John Paul II will have been in the papacy for 9,281 days, counting from the date of his election.

 

RECOMMENDED SITE TO VISIT:

The Passion of the Christ - A Mel Gibson Film – Official Movie Website –http://www.thepassionofthechrist.com

 

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