He was chosen in a secret election between cardinals called a conclave.
There have been 16 popes named Benedict. Please choose one of them.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
If you mean Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis followed him as pope.
Pope Benedict XVI became pope in 2005.
Pope John Paul II was the predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI.
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.