Popes and Cardinals of the 20th Century

<p> From 1900 through 2000, the Catholic Church has had nine popes. As the 21st century began, John Paul II was in his 22nd year as head of the church. During the century more than 600 cardinals have helped to lead the church. This biographical reference work covers all nine popes and all 641 cardinals.</p><p> The first section presents the popes in chronological order and provides date and place of birth and death, education and training for the priesthood, positions held with