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The following is from the web site The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict was ordained deacon in 1950, Priest in 1951, and Bishop in 1977.
Date Age Event Title
16 Apr 1927 85.64 Born Marktl am Inn, Germany
29 Oct 1950 23.5 Ordained Deacon Deacon of München und Freising {Munich}, Germany
29 Jun 1951 24.2 Ordained Priest Priest of München und Freising {Munich}, Germany
24 Mar 1977 49.9 Appointed Archbishop of München und Freising {Munich}, Germany
28 May 1977 50.1 Ordained Bishop Archbishop of München und Freising {Munich}, Germany
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Who is the Holy Father?
Pope Benedict XVI is the current Holy Father.
Should Pope Benedict XVI be spoken to like a Holy Father?
Yes. Even though Pope Benedict XVI is now retired he is still addressed as Holy Father.
Do popes receive Holy Orders?
Yes, of course. Usually a man chosen to be pope is from the College of Cardinals, which means he has already been consecrated as a bishop. If the man chosen to be pope (as has happened in the past) is not already ordained, then he is instituted into the minor orders then receives deacon, priest and bishop on successive days. He is not installed as the Pope until he has received Holy Orders.
Why the pope is not included in the degrees of the holy orders?
There are three degrees in Holy Orders - Deacon, Priest and Bishop. The pope is actually a bishop - the highest degree obtainable.
Who chose Pope Benedict XVI to be pope?
The Holy Spirit acting through the College of Cardinals.
Does the pope have a special sacrament?
No, the pope has the same seven sacraments as do all Catholics. As a priest and then bishop, he would receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders which is reserved for the clergy but there is no special sacrament for his elevation to the papacy.
Is Pope Benedict XIV elected by man or by God?
The pope is elected by man through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Did Pope John Paul II receive the sacrament of Holy Orders?
Yes, twice:As a priest on November 1, 1946. As a bishop on September 28, 1958.
Where is the statue of Pope Benedict XV located?
The statue of Pope Benedict XV stands in the square in front of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Istanbul, Turkey, a Moslem country.
Where does Pope Benedict XVI's statue stand?
I think you are referring to the statue of Pope Benedict XV which stands in the square in front of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Istanbul, Turkey, a Moslem country.
Was Pope Benedict Catholic when he was young?
Roman Catholic AnswerIndeed, the current Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, was born and baptized into a Catholic family. His older brother is a priest in Germany.
Does pope Benedict bible studying with Jehuvas witness?
No. Pope Benedict XVI is a Roman Catholic and therefore does not study the Holy Bible with those who are Jehovah's Witnesses. Their views are very different.
