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Any male Catholic is a potential contender to be pope. However, in practicality, the election usually goes to an older and experienced cardinal. It is much too early to even think about a successor to Pope Francis. Remember this, Francis was not even mentioned as a possible contender for the papacy by the media in the days preceding the conclave of March, 2013. The same can be said for Pope John Paul II. His election was a surprise to the entire world in 1978.
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∙ 9y agoAs of March 13, 2013, he was replaced by Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina who took the name of Pope Francis.
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∙ 9y agoBenedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and Pope Francis was chosen to fill the position on March 13, 2013.
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What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
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.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
What is the chronological order of Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Which number is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was pope number 265.
Where is a picture of Pope Benedict XVI?
There is an image of Pope Benedict XVI above.
Who is the pope in 2013?
The current pope is Pope Francis. His papacy began on 13th March 2013. His predecessor, Benedict XVI's papacy ended on 28th February 2013.
Which pope is in power 2009?
Pope Benedict XVI was in power in 2009.
Who was the pope before Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
