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Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and was replaced on March 13, 2013, by Pope Francis who, as of 2014, continues to lead the Church.
No, but as of 2010 he is the pope of those people that are Roman Catholics
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Why is he now Pope Benedict XVI?
Actually, he is now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Why did Pope Benedict XVII become pope?
there hasn't been a pope Benedict XVII the pope now is Benedict XVI He was elected by the College of Cardinals, a body of his peers, as our current Pope is the former Cardinal Josef Ratzinger.
Will Pope Benedict XVI visit Jerusalem?
Now that Pope Benedict XVI is retired, it is doubtful if he will do anymore traveling.
When is Pope Benedict XVI coming to England?
Pope Benedict is now retired and I am sure his travel days are over.
Where can you meet Pope Benedict?
Pope Benedict is now retired and, as best I can determine, accepts few visitors.
Is Benedict XVI still the current pope in June 2013?
No, he resigned, and Pope Francis, the first South American pope, is now the pope.
Who were Pope Benedict XVI's siblings?
Pope Benedict XVI now known as Pope emeritus (Pope retired) has a brother, George, who is a priest. He also had a sister, Maria, who passed away several years ago.
What is the age of Pope Beniedict XVI?
Pope Benedict was born on April 16, 1927 (Holy Saturday). That would make him 82 years old right now.
Is Pope Benedict XVI still a pope?
Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and is now known as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He continues to reside in the Vatican but has no role in governing the Church. Pope Francis became pope on March 13 of that year and, as of December 2014, was still reigning.
How many popes have had the name Benedict?
There have been 15 popes named Benedict, if that is who you refer to. Pope Benedict X does not count as he was an anti-pope.15Pope Benedict I June 2 575 to July 30 579Pope Benedict II June 26 684 to May 8 685Pope Benedict III September 29 855 to April 17 858Pope Benedict IV February 1, 900 to July, 903Pope Benedict V May 22 964 to June 23 964Pope Benedict VI January 19 973 to June, 974Pope Benedict VII October, 974 to July 10 983Pope Benedict VIII May 18, 1012 to April 9, 1024Pope Benedict IX October, 1032 to July, 1048Pope Benedict XI October 22, 1303 to July 7, 1304Pope Benedict XII December 20, 1334 to April 25, 1342Pope Benedict XIII 29 May 1724 to 21 February 1730Pope Benedict XIV 17 August 1740 to 3 May 1758Pope Benedict XV 3 September 1914 to 22 January 1922Pope Benedict XVI 19 April 2005 to PresentNote, there isn't a Pope Benedict X, the person named Pope Benedict X is now seen as an anti-Pope and isn't recognised by the Church as a pope, however at the time Pope Benedict XI took the name Pope Benedict X wasn't yet universally seen as an anti-pope
What are Pope Benedict XVI's responsibilities?
As Benedict is now retired, he has no responsibilities in the governance of the Church.
What projects is Pope Benedict XVI working on?
Pope Benedict is now retired - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - and has no involvement in the governing of the Church. He spends his time in prayer, meditation, reading and writing. If he is working on any future books, he has not released that information.
