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Why was Pope Benedict chosen as pope?

Updated: 11/10/2020
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He was chosen as pope because the College of cardinals, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, decided he was the best man for the job. Since conclaves are secret, we will probably know little else about the reasons he was chosen.

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