Pope Benedict XVI is not being "held" anywhere. He is currently residing in Castel
Gandolfo
until the convent at the Vatican where he will spend the rest of his days is finished.
He currently resides in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican Gardens near St Peter's Basilica.
The cardinals of the Church chose Benedict in a conclave held in the Sistine Chapel.
His inauguration mass was held on April 24, 2005.
Pope Benedict followed the same views held officially by the church: Being gay is not a sin, but pursuing love, marriage, and fulfillment with another gay person is a sin. Gay people are required to be celebate and lonely.
Pope Benedict XVI held a pilots license but never had a drivers license so it is unlikely he ever drove the Popemobile.
He chose the name to honor both St. Benedict as well as Pope Benedict XV. He held both in high esteem.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Please specify a particular pope - one of the 266 who have held the position.
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.