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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected pope April 19, 2005.
On 19 April 2005, Cardinal Ratzinger was elected as the successor to Pope John Paul II.
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How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he was elected pope?
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
When Pope Benedict XVI was elected how old was he?
He had just turned 78 years old when elected.
How old is Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI?
As of April 16, 2014, Pope Benedict XVI is 87 years old.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's current age?
As of April 16, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI is 86 years old.
How old is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope (Emeritus) Benedict XVI is 90 years old (born Joseph Ratzinger, April 16, 1927).
How old is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was born on April 16th, 1927. As of 2010 he is 83 years old.
How many years old is Pope Benedict turning?
Pope Benedict XVI was born on April 16, 1927.
How old was Pope Benedict when he became the pope?
He was 78 years old when elected.
Is Pope Benedict XVI 83 years old?
In 2010, yes, he is.
Who is the pope is the successor to?
They recognize that all of the popes are sucessors of St. Peter the first pope who was appointed by Christ.The new pope suceed the old one (eg. Our Pope Benedict suceeds Pope John Paul)
How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he had to work as a slave?
Pope Benedict never worked as a slave. I believe you have him confused with St. Patrick.
What was the Pope before the current one named?
As of March 13, 2013, the name of the Catholic pope is Francis (Pope Francis); Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio was elected as pope. The one before him was Pope Benedict XVI elected in April 2005 but abdicated in February 2013 due to old age and exhaustion.
