Pope Benedict IX was pope three times and was, perhaps, the most vile and disgusting individual to ever fill the shoes of Saint Peter.
He was elected pope by the College of Cardinals after his father had, essentially, purchased the papacy for him and had him installed as pope. He is, undoubtedly, one of the worst and most vile of men to ever rule as pope. He actually was three times as pope before he was eventually excommunicated and sent packing by the legitimately elected Pope Damascus II. For more information on this sordid story click here.
He was elected pope at the age of 76.
While he was elected pope only once, Benedict IX served as pope three times. He was a disgusting, vile, immoral individual who was a disgrace to the Chair of Saint Peter. To read more about him, click here.
No, the pope is elected with paper ballots.
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
Pope Francis was elected on the 13th of March, 2013.
Pope Gregory VII was elected pope on April 23, 1073.
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
I'm sorry to inform you but I was never elected as pope. However, Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005.
Popes are not elected on a yearly basis. Once elected, they remain as pope until they die or resign. The current pope, elected on March 13, 2013, is Pope Francis.
He was elected on April 19, 2005.