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Two days was the length of the conclave that chose Benedict XVI as pope. He was elected on the 4th ballot.
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Who can take books out of the Vatican library?
Pope Benedict XVI. Pope for short.
Does Pope Benedict return to being a cardinal after he is pope?
He could but chose to take the title of Pope Emeritus instead.
When did Pope Benedict the XVI take office?
Benedict became pope the instant he accepted the position after the final ballot was taken on April 19, 2005. He was installed as pope on April 25.
Did it take two days to elect Pope Benedict XVI?
Yes, it took 4 ballots to elect Benedict - 2 days.
Why did Pope Celestine V resign?
Pietro Angelerio (Celestine) was a monk and hermit. He was elected as pope against his wishes to end a two year impasse to choose a new pope. The first thing he did as pope was to issue an edict making it legal for a pope to abdicate. As Celestine had no experience managing he was totally overwhelmed as a pope and resigned to return to his simple life as a monk and hermit. However, his successor had him imprisoned and he died 9 months later.
How many days did it take to elect Pope Benedict XVI?
He was elected on the 2nd day of the conclave.
Why did Pope Benedict XVI choose the name Benedict?
Pope Benedict XVI chose the name Benedict in honor both of St. Benedict, who founded Western Monasticism in the sixth century, and is the patron of Europe. His order did an incalculable job in civilizing and converting Europe. He also chose it in honor of Pope Benedict XV, who was Pope during the First World War and died in 1922. His papacy began a lot of things which were later accomplished by Popes Pius XI and Pius XII.In his own words:"Filled with sentiments of awe and thanksgiving, I wish to speak of why I chose the name Benedict. Firstly, I remember Pope Benedict XV, that courageous prophet of peace, who guided the Church through turbulent times of war. In his footsteps I place my ministry in the service of reconciliation and harmony between peoples. Additionally, I recall Saint Benedict of Nursia, co-patron of Europe, whose life evokes the Christian roots of Europe. I ask him to help us all to hold firm to the centrality of Christ in our Christian life: May Christ always take first place in our thoughts and actions!"In honor of Pope Benedict XV (Pope during World War I who always sought peace among nations) and also in honor of Saint Benedict, patron of Europe and the founder of Benedictine Monks, Cardinal Ratzinger chose the name Benedict. So he is Pope Benedict XVI.
Did Pope Benedict XVI appoint any cardinals?
Yes, of the 117 cardinals who are eligible to take part in the conclave in March of 2013, Benedict appointed 67 of them.
Did it take long to elect Pope Benedict XVI?
He won on the 8th ballot of the conclave, on the third day.
How long does it take to choose the new pope?
That depends on how fast the cardinals can come to a consensus. Over the centuries conclaves have been as short as 10 hours and as long as nearly 3 years.
Who helped Pope Benedict XVI become the pope?
Pope Benedict, as Cardinal Ratzinger, was Pope John Paul II's right hand man for many, many years. It is to be hoped that the primary moving force in Cardinal Ratzinger's selection as pope was the Holy Spirit, but that fact that Pope John Paul had been Pope for many years, and that no one knew his mind better than Cardinal Ratzinger may have made the choice perfectly obvious to the Cardinals, they certainly didn't take much time to make up their minds.
Why did the pope choose Benedict?
Here are the reasons in his own words:Filled with sentiments of awe and thanksgiving, I wish to speak of why I chose the name Benedict. Firstly, I remember Pope Benedict XV, that courageous prophet of peace, who guided the Church through turbulent times of war. In his footsteps I place my ministry in the service of reconciliation and harmony between peoples. Additionally, I recall Saint Benedict of Nursia, co-patron of Europe, whose life evokes the Christian roots of Europe. I ask him to help us all to hold firm to the centrality of Christ in our Christian life: May Christ always take first place in our thoughts and actions!
