He was elected in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel by the College of Cardinals.
He was elected in the year 2005.
April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI, who is now retired, was named Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger is the birth name of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict's real name is Joseph Ratzinger.
His name as pope is just Benedict XVI. Popes do not have last names when they become pope.
Joseph Alois Ratzinger is known as Pope Benedict XVI.
He was raised to the rank of cardinal on June 27, 1977, by Pope Paul VI.
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was the third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr., a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner).
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict was the son of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr., and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner).
Joseph Alois Ratzinger.