There have been 15 popes named Benedict. Please be specific.
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
He was elected on the 2nd day of the conclave.
Yes, in the year 1026, Romanus, brother of Pope Benedict VIII, was elected pope upon the death of Benedict. Romanus was a layman, and essentially paid a large sum to get elected.
Of course, Benedict was a real pope, elected by the College of Cardinals in 2005 to replace John Paul II. However, Pope Benedict X was an anti-pope.
He was elected April 19, 2005.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.