How was Pope Benedict XVI elected?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

The process of electing a pope has been the same for hundreds of years. Soon after the pope dies a conclave is called and all eligible and able cardinals arrive in Vatican City and are locked away in the Sistene Chapel until they vote and agree on a successor.

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago

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How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he was elected pope?

Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.

What was the name of the pope who died in 2005?

Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.

On which day was Pope Benedict XVI elected as pope?

He was elected on April 19, 2005.

Is there a pope after Pope Benedict XVI?

Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and a new pope, Pope Francis, was elected two weeks later.

When was Benedict XVI elected as pope?

He was elected April 19, 2005.

When was Pope Benedict XVI appointed?

Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.

When was Pope Benedict XVI declared pope?

He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.

When was Pope Benedict XVI chosen to be pope?

He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.

In which year was Pope Benedict XVI elected in the Vatican?

He was elected in the year 2005.

What month was Benedict XVI elected pope?

He was elected on April 19, 2005.

What number pope is Benedict XVI?

Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.

When did Pope Benedict XVI come to his position?

He was elected pope on April 19, 2005.