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Pope Benedict XVI became pope in 2005.
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Is Pope Benedict the 100th elected Pope?
Pope Valentine (Valentinus) was the 100th pope and ruled for one month in the year 827.
In what year did Pope Paul VI replace Pope John?
He died on April 5, 2005, and his replacement, Pope Benedict XVI, became pope on April 19, 2005.
Which pope canonized Saint Benedict?
Benedict was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III. --
Who is the pope that replaced Pope John Paul II?
Pope Benedict XVI replaced Pope John Paul the II. Benedict retired on February 28, 2013, and was replaced on March 13 of that year by Pope Francis.
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.
What year was Pope Benedict elected as pope?
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
When was Pope Benedict crowned pope?
Pope's are not "crowned" per se. But Joseph Ratzinger was inaugurated as Pope Benedict XVI on 24 April 2005, taking position of the pope's home on 7 May of that same year.
Who is this year's Pope?
Popes are elected for life unless they should resign. Therefore, a pope is not elected every year, only when a pope dies or resigns. The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after being pope since April of 2005.
What year did the German cardinal become Pope?
Pope Francis was elevated to cardinal on February 21, 2001, by Pope John Paul II.
What year did Alphonsa became saint?
She was canonized on Sunday, October 12, 2008, by Pope Benedict XVI.
What year did Pope Benedict III die?
Benedict III was Pope from September 29, 855, to April 17, 858, when he died.
Who was the last pope to retire?
Tthe last Pope that retired was Pope Gregory Xll in 1415.
