In almost all cases, Popes serve for the rest of their lives once they are elected to the papacy. Pope Benedict XVI recently retired, but he is the first Pope in 600 years to retire. Usually a Pope will die in office.
Pope Paul VI reigned from June 21, 1963, until August 6, 1978. (15 years, 46 days)
A cathedra or bishop's throne is the seat of a Bishop.
This disgrace to the Throne of Peter was made pope through his father, Alberic III, Count of Tusculum, who obtained/bought the position for him.
He was pope nearly 25 years.
He was pope for a total of 33 days.
the queen has lived on the throne for 60 years
No woman has ever occupied the throne of France.
Pope John Paul was elected on October 16th 1978 and so in 2004 he would have been between 25 and 26 years on the Throne of Peter.
Pope Benedict IX was elected as pope- one of the most disgusting and vile persons to sit on the throne of Peter.
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In the early 15th century there were two men claiming to be the pope - Pope Gregory XII and anti pope John XXIII. A council was called and both men renounced their claims to the papal throne and a new pope elected. Gregory XII resigned on July 4, 1415 to settle the argument.
Pope Francis as reigned as pope since March 13, 2013.