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Any Catholic male is eligible to be elected as pope. However, it would be a rare occurrence for a non-cardinal to be elected. The person chosen can be from any country, including the Americas. Pope Francis is the first pope elected from the Americas - Argentina in South America.
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When did Odo become pope?
Odo was never the pope.
When did Saladin become the pope?
Saladin was never a pope.
When did Saladin the Great become pope?
Saladin was not a pope.
How does a priest become a pope?
A priest could only become pope if he is elected by the cardinals in conclave.
How old do you have to be to become a pope?
To become a pope, one must be at least 18 years old.
Why do you become a pope?
You become a pope when you are elected as such in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican to replace a pope who as either died or retired.
When did Pope John Benedict become a pope?
There has never been a Pope John Benedict.
When did Pope Gregory VII become pope?
He was elected as pope on April 22, 1073.
Where did Pope Benedict XVI become pope?
Vatican City
Why did the pope become a Christian?
The pope has always been a Christian.
When did Pope John XXII become pope?
Pope John XXII became pope on August 7, 1316.
What novel was about American who became pope?
The novel you are referring to is likely "The Agony and the Ecstasy" by Irving Stone, which is a biographical novel about the life of Michelangelo. In the book, Michelangelo is the main character who interacts with Pope Julius II, but he does not become pope himself.
