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How many popes have there been since 2011?
Pope Benedict XVI who resigned in 2013 and Pope Francis who was elected that year.
How many years since a Pope resigned?
Before the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI the last pope to do so was Pope Gregory XII who resigned on July 4, 1415, - nearly 600 years ago.
Who was the last pope to have resigned before Benedict?
On February 28, 2013, Benedict XVI resigned, making him the first pope to to do so since Gregory XII in 1415.
What is the name of the pope who resign?
The only pope to have resigned in nearly 600 years is Pope Benedict XVI. He resigned on February 28, 2013,
How long st francis pope?
Pope Francis has been serving as the Pope of the Catholic Church since March 13, 2013. He was elected as the 266th Pope after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
Who is this year's Pope?
Popes are elected for life unless they should resign. Therefore, a pope is not elected every year, only when a pope dies or resigns. The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after being pope since April of 2005.
How many popes have there been since 1992?
Two, as of April 2014. Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February 2013 and Pope Francis was elected in March of that year.
Who was the last pope to resign 600 years ago?
Pope Benedict XVI resigned officially on February 28, 2013. The most previous pope to resign was Gregory XII who resigned on July 4, 1415.
How long was Pope Benedict a priest?
He has been a priest since June 29, 1951, when he was ordained.
Why is the reign of a pope short?
It would only be short if the pope either died or resigned early in his reign. A pope is elected for life and some popes have been in office for over 30 years.
What happens when the pope leaves his office?
If the pope has abdicated or resigned, a new pope is elected to fill the vacancy.
What is the name of the pope of 2008?
Pope Benedict XVI has been pope since 2005.
