Pope John Paul the Second (John Paul II)
Leo IV
He was preceded by Pope Leo IV. Pope Nicholas I was the pope following Benedict III.
Pope Benedict III was born in Rome, Papal States, sometime late in the 8th century.
Benedict III was Pope from September 29, 855, to April 17, 858, when he died.
Benedict was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III. --
yes there were many popes before Benedict but there can only be one pope at a time. before Pope Benedict the pope was Pope John Paul II.
Pope John Paul II was the predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
Pope Shenouda III is a patriarch of the Orthodox Church so would neither hear Pope Benedict's confession nor would Benedict hear his. Any priest or bishop of the pope's choosing can hear his confession but the identities are always kept confidential.
St. Benedict was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III.
Benedict was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III.
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
St. Benedict of Nursia was canonized in the year 1220 by Pope Honorius III.