He worked with Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI during Vatican II as a theologian and later with Pope John Paul II as a member of the Roman Curia.
There were 264 popes before Pope Benedict XVI.
There were 264 popes before Benedict XVI.
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
There were 264 popes before Benedict XVI.
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
two-hundred and sixty-five. That's a lot of popes!
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is recognized as the 265th pope in the history of the Church. Therefore, 264 popes have preceded him in the papal office.
Pope Benedict was never married. Popes do not marry, nor do priests or bishops.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
No, none of his family members have been pope.