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Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
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Who is the successor of pope Benedict the XVI?
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
What happened on 5-1-11?
Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.
Who is the pope is the successor to?
They recognize that all of the popes are sucessors of St. Peter the first pope who was appointed by Christ.The new pope suceed the old one (eg. Our Pope Benedict suceeds Pope John Paul)
How does Pope Benedict continue the Apostolic Church?
The apostolic Church is the Catholic Church which Our Blessed Lord founded on the apostle Peter, and his successors. Pope Benedict is the current holder in direct succession to the office.
What year did Pope John Paul II die and when was his successor elected?
Pope John Paul died on April 2, 2005, and Pope Benedict was elected on April 19, 2005.
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Is Pope Benedict the 111th Pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Who is Pope Benedict named after?
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
