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Is Pope Benedict a real pope?
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.
Why did Pope Benedict XVII become pope?
there hasn't been a pope Benedict XVII the pope now is Benedict XVI He was elected by the College of Cardinals, a body of his peers, as our current Pope is the former Cardinal Josef Ratzinger.
Who chose Pope Benedict XVI to be pope?
The Holy Spirit acting through the College of Cardinals.
What did Pope Benedict do before he became a pope?
He was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of the College of Cardinals.
How was Pope Benedict made a pope?
His Holiness Benedict XVI was, like the majority of his predecessors, elected by the college of cardinals (voting-age cardinals) in a papal conclave in 2005.
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Is Pope Benedict the 111th Pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What did Pope Benedict XVI do before he became pope?
He was the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and dean of the College of Cardinals.
Who is Pope Benedict named after?
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
How did Pope Benedict come into power?
In April of 2005 he was elected as pope by the College of Cardinals in a conclave to replace Pope John Paul II.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
