There were 264 popes before Pope Benedict XVI.
There were 264 popes before Benedict XVI.
There were 264 popes before Benedict XVI.
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
None, Benedict XVI is the first.
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
There have been 264 popes before Benedict XVI. For a complete list click here.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Including Pope Benedict XVI there have been 265 popes.
Pope Benedict XVI is the only pope with the name of Josef Ratzinger.
Pope Benedict XVI is recognized as the 265th pope in the history of the Church. Therefore, 264 popes have preceded him in the papal office.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.