POPE PASSES ANOTHER LONGEVITY LANDMARK

VATICAN, Sep. 18, 00 (CWNews.com) -- As of September 17, Pope John Paul II had occupied the Throne of Peter for 21 years, 11 months, and 1 day-- moving him into 8th place among all popes in length of service.

On September 17, John Paul surpassed the tenure of St. Sylvester, who served from 314 to 335.

The pontiff who served the longest was also the first: St. Peter, who led the Church for somewhere between 34 and 37 years.

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