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When was Pope Benedict XVI appointed?
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
In what year was the first pope appointed?
The first pope was appointed in the year 32 AD.
How was Peter chosen to be pope?
He was appointed by Christ to be pope.
What are steps you have to take before becoming the pope?
Deacon Priest Bishop Archbishop Cardinal Pope
How are cardinals appointed?
Cardinals are not ordained. They are appointed by the Pope.
How is a pope appointed?
A Pope is elected by an assembly of Cardinals in the Vatican
What part in the Catholic faith is a senior cardinal deacon?
Levels of progression: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Arch Bishop, Cardinal, Pope A deacon is not a priest everyone else is.
What order of the priest was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon
Was the first pope 10 years old?
No, the first pope, Saint Peter, was in his 30s when he was appointed as pope.
What is a senior Cardinal Deacon Catholic?
The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest. The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest.
Who appointed Pope Benedict as a cardinal?
Pope Paul VI named him a cardinal in 1977.
Why does the Catholic Church discriminate in the pope selection. Are they saying that only a cardinal is worthy to be pope as I can think of many who are more worthy than most cardinals?
There is no rule that says a pope must be chosen from among the cardinals. In fact, there is no rule that would prevent them from electing a layman to the position. However, berfore that person could take office he would have to become a deacon, then a priest and be appointed as a bishop.
