Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and a new pope, Pope Francis, was elected two weeks later.
He was elected April 19, 2005.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
He was elected in the year 2005.
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
Popes do not choose a surname when elected to the papacy. Before elected, though, Benedict XVI's name was Joseph Ratzinger.