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.
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
He was chosen in a secret election between cardinals called a conclave.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
If you mean Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis followed him as pope.
Pope Benedict XVI became pope in 2005.
Pope John Paul II was the predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI.