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He became pope because the College of Cardinals elected him as pope. It is said that Cardinal Ratzinger had been a close confident of Pope John Paul II and his personal choice to succeed him as pope.
Pope Benedict was made pope, the successor of Saint Peter, just like every other pope is made pope. He was a Roman Catholic Cardinal elected by a congregation of Cardinals.
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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.
Where did Pope Benedict XVI become pope?
Vatican City
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.
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.
Where is a picture of Pope Benedict XVI?
There is an image of Pope Benedict XVI above.
