He was elected on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and a new pope, Pope Francis, was elected two weeks later.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Pope Valentine (Valentinus) was the 100th pope and ruled for one month in the year 827.