Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected as pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected in April of 2005.
Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope on the 19th of April in 2005, and took the name Benedict XVI.
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005.
Benedict became the pope because he was elected as pope by the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave in 2005.
A pope is elected only if a current pope dies or resigns his office as did Pope Benedict XVI in 2013.
He was elected April 19, 2005.