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From a very early age he wanted to become a priest. When he was only five years of age he was part of a group of school children sent to greet a cardinal who was visiting his home time. Joseph (the future pope) was quite taken by the vestments of the cardinal and told his parents that he "wanted to become a cardinal" when he grew up. He never lost that dream.
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When was Pope Benedict XVI ordained into the priesthood?
He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1951.
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 was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
What number pope is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Who is the successor of pope Benedict the XVI?
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
Where is Pope Benedict from?
Pope Benedict XVI is originally from Germany.
Does Pope Benedict smoke?
Pope Benedict XVI did not smoke.
Pope Benedict ll became pope in what year?
Pope Benedict XVI became pope in 2005.
