Of course, Benedict was a real pope, elected by the College of Cardinals in 2005 to replace John Paul II. However, Pope Benedict X was an anti-pope.
Pope Benedict is German and his real name is Ratzinger
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
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.