God chooses people because He chooses them, we can't second guess Him, we just accept His decision. Our Blessed Lord chose St. Peter as His first Vicar on earth, so that is why John wasn't chosen - it was God's decision.
When was Peter appointed as what? He was chosen as an apostle sometime in the year 30 AD and was appointed as the Pope in the year 33 AD.
No, Saint Peter was pope for about 34 years. Pope John Paul I reigned for only 33 days.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
John the apostle
Peter the Apostle
The pope is the successor to St. Peter the Apostle.
He was appointed by Christ to be pope.
The most famous pope in my opinion is St Peter. Not only did he become a Saint, he was the first pope, he was pope for the longest amount of time and he was one of Jesus's apostle's.
St. Paul the Apostle was never a pope.
Andrew, the Apostle.
The connection between the Apostle Peter and the papacy is based on the belief that Peter was appointed by Jesus as the leader of the apostles, making him the first pope. The Catholic Church sees Peter as the foundation of the papal office, with subsequent popes considered his successors in leading the Church.
Cardinals are not ordained. They are appointed by the Pope.