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Actually, any male Catholic can be named as pope. However, for many centuries the popes have been chosen from the ranks of the cardinals. All started out as simple priests but went on to receive advanced degrees in theology. If the priest is well educated and has a long history of service to the Church, he may be named a bishop or archbishop. If he really stands out he could be named a cardinal by the pope and would then be eligible to take part in papal conclaves that elect new popes and thus be a potential future pope.
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Who was the pope immediately after Pope John XXIII?
Pope Paul VI was elected pope after the death of Pope John XXIII.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
When was Pope XXIII made pope?
There is no pope named Pope XXIII. If you are referring to Pope John XXIII, he became pope in 1958.
Who is the reigning pope?
Pope Francis is the reigning pope in 2013.
Who is the pope in Rome?
The current pope is Pope Benedict XVI.
Was Pope Julius the first pope?
Pope Pius III was the predecessor of Pope Julius II.
Who is the successor of pope Benedict the XVI?
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
Who was the pope in 1953?
It was Pius XII. He was pope from Mar. 2, 1939 to his death on Oct. 9, 1958.
Who was the Pope?
Pope Pius I was the 10th pope.
How many popes have taken the name 'Pius'?
12 popes have taken the name "Pius". Some of them were also canonized as saints. Pope Pius I, saint, Pope 140/142 to 155 Pope Pius II, Pope 1458 to 1474 Pope Pius III, Pope in 1503 Pope Pius IV, Pope 1559 to 1565 Pope Pius V, saint, Pope 1566 to 1572 Pope Pius VI, Pope 1775 to 1799 Pope Pius VII, Pope 1800 to 1823 Pope Pius VIII, Pope 1829 to 1830 Pope Pius IX, Pope 1846 to 1878 Pope Pius X, saint, Pope 1903 to 1914 Pope Pius XI, Pope 1922 to 1939 Pope Pius XII, Pope 1939 to 1958
Who is a famous pope?
pope julius the 2nd,pope leo,and pope clement
Is Pope Benedict the 111th Pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
