EIGHT LAST POPES

In 1929 the Lateran Treaty was signed creating the nation state of Vatican City Since then, including the current one, there have been 8 popes. 

Pius XI was this monarchy's first king. 

Pius XI 1922-1939... First king 

Pius XII 1939-1958... Second king 

John XXIII 1958-1963... Third king 

Paul VI 1963-1978... Fourth king 

John Paul I 1978... Fifth king reigned only 33 days 

John Paul II 1978-2005... Sixth king was seriously wounded in 1981 

Benedict XVI 2005-2013... Seventh king resigned February 28, 2013 

Francis I March 13, 2013... Eighth king