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Top 5 longest-reigning popes

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The 5 longest-reigning popes by length of pontificate: St. Peter, Pius IX (1846-1878), John Paul II (1978-2005), Leo XIII (1878-1903), Pius VI (1775-1799).

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  1. 1

    St. Peter

    ~35 years (traditional)

  2. 2

    Pius IX (1846-1878)

    31.6 years

  3. 3

    John Paul II (1978-2005)

    26.4 years

  4. 4

    Leo XIII (1878-1903)

    25.4 years

  5. 5

    Pius VI (1775-1799)

    24.5 years