Stealing this from a news storyOriginally Posted by GoYankees
The Vatican lists St. Peter, the first pope, as serving from A.D. 30 to 64 or 67 — a total of either 34 or 37 years. Second on the longevity list is Pius IX, who served 31 years, seven months and 17 days until July 20, 1903.
It's about 6 AM in Rome, the Sun should be up soon. You're right, and you had to figure it was only a matter of time. I'm an admirer of Pope John Paul II's work.