Pope's record : Pope John Paul II has travelled the most, published more works and given more speeches than any Pope. He has so far named 477 saints and beatified 1318.

Three popes in one year : Pope Paul VI died of a heart attack on 6.8.1978. The next Pope, John Paul I died on 29.9.78 had a pontificate of only 33 days. On 16.10.78, John Paul II was named next Pope.