Pope Paul VI on June 27, 1977.
It was not a single cardinal. 2/3 of the Cardinal Electors had to vote for him.
Please specify which pope. If you are referring to Pope Francis, he was selected as a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.
He was made a cardinal in 1977 by Pope Paul VI.
Joseph Ratzinger (Now Benedict XVI) was created cardinal on June 27th, 1977 by Pope Paul VI
He was elevated to cardinal by Pope Paul VI on June 27, 1977.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger or Pope Benedict XVI
His name was Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Paul VI made him a Cardinal with the priestly title of "Santa Maria Consolatrice al Tiburtino", during the Consistory of June 27, 1977.
He was the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.