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How did Benedict IX become a pope?
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.
How old was Pope Francis when he was elected Pope?
He was elected pope at the age of 76.
Has there ever been a pope elected more than one time?
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.
How is the pope elected PowerPoint?
No, the pope is elected with paper ballots.
What year was Pope Benedict elected as pope?
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
Which pope was elected 1963?
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
Have they elected the pope?
Pope Francis was elected on the 13th of March, 2013.
What year was Pope Gregory VII elected pope?
Pope Gregory VII was elected pope on April 23, 1073.
How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he was elected pope?
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
How many years since you were elected pope?
I'm sorry to inform you but I was never elected as pope. However, Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005.
What is the Catholic pope's name?
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.
On which day was Pope Benedict XVI elected as pope?
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
