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The cardinals of the Church chose Benedict in a conclave held in the Sistine Chapel.
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Why did Pope Benedict chose his name?
He chose the name Benedict to honor two individuals he greatly admired - Saint Benedict of Nursia and Pope Benedict XV.
When did Pope John Benedict become a pope?
There has never been a Pope John Benedict.
Why is he now Pope Benedict XVI?
Actually, he is now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Does Pope Benedict return to being a cardinal after he is pope?
He could but chose to take the title of Pope Emeritus instead.
Where did Pope Benedict XVI become pope?
Vatican City
Who chose Pope Benedict XVI to be pope?
The Holy Spirit acting through the College of Cardinals.
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.
How long did it take to choose Pope Benedict?
Two days was the length of the conclave that chose Benedict XVI as pope. He was elected on the 4th ballot.
What chronological order of succession did Pope Benedict XVI become pope of the Catholic Church?
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
Is Pope Benedict the 111th Pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
