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Pope Benedict was elected on April 19, 2005, after the death of John Paul II on April 2 of that year. He was enthroned on April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict is the 265th pope.
Benedict was pope from April 19, 2005, until he retired on February 28, 2013. (7 years, 315 days)
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∙ 11y agoIf you are referring to the current Pope Benedict (Pope Benedict XVI), he has been Pope since he was elected in April 2005 and will remain as Pope, howbeit as Pope Emeritus, until the day he dies. He reigned for 8 years until his resignation on 28 February 2013.
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∙ 10y agoHe was elected on April 19, 2005, and resigned on February 28, 2013.
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∙ 11y agoHe was pope from April 19, 2005, until February 28, 2013.
He was elected in April 2005 and served until February 28, 2013.
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∙ 9y agoPope Benedict XVI was pope from April 19, 2005, until he retired on February 28, 2013.
(7 years, 315 days)
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∙ 9y agoPope Benedict resigned from the papacy on February 28, 2013. He is now Pope Emeritus.
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∙ 9y agoHe was elected on April 19, 2005, and retired on February 28, 2013 - 7 years and 315 days.
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∙ 13y agoBenedict became the pope in 2005.
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∙ 10y agoPlease specify a particular pope.
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∙ 9y agoHe was pope for 7 years and 315 days.
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How long has Pope Benedict been the pope of France?
France has the same pope as the rest of the world. Pope Benedict was pope from April 19, 2005, until February 288, 2013.
How long has it been since a pope has resigned?
The last pope to resign (before Pope Benedict XVI) was Pope Gregory XII who resigned on July 4, 1415.
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.
How long was Pope Benedict the 265th pope been pope?
He was elected on April 19, 2005, and retired on February 28, 2013, for a total of 7 years and 315 days.
How long has the Pope been running Vatican City?
Vatican City has only been an independent country ruled by the pope since the Lateran Treaty was signed in 1929.
Has there ever been a pope from Canada?
No. Pope Francis was the first pope from the New World. There has never been a pope from Canada.
Was St. Marcellinius a Catholic pope?
There has not been a Pope Marcellinius but there has been a Pope St. Marcellinus and yes, he was a Catholic pope.
A sentence with the word pope?
The pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Has there ever been a Scottish pope?
No, there has never been a pope from Scotland.
Has there ever been a Maltese pope?
No, there has never been a pope from Malta.
Has there ever been a Pope from Ireland?
No, there has never been a Pope from Ireland.
How long was Pope Benedict a priest?
He has been a priest since June 29, 1951, when he was ordained.
