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A pope is not like a president. He has no set term and is elected for life unless he should decide to retire. A new pope is elected in a secret conclave of all voting cardinals which begins 15 to 18 days after the death of the previous pontiff. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013 was the first instance of a pope voluntarily retiring in nearly 600 years.
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Was the new pope always known?
No, who the new Pope will be is always unknown until his election by the cardinals.
Who is the future pope?
We will not know until the current pope dies and the Cardinals choose a new pope in a secret conclave.
For how long does a pope hold office?
The pope remains in office until death unless he resigns.
How long was Pope John I the pope in 1978?
He was pope from August 26, 1978, until September 28, 1978, - 33 days.
How long did Pope Julius II rule?
Pope Julius II was pope from October 31, 1503, until February 21, 1513.
How long has Pope Benedict been the pope of France?
France has the same pope as the rest of the world. Pope Benedict was pope from April 19, 2005, until February 288, 2013.
How long was Pope Pius X a pope?
He was pope from August 4, 1903, until August 20, 1914, - 11 years, 16 days.
What do people shout when a new pope is elected?
"Viva il Papa!" - Long live the Pope!
How long was Pope Alexander VIII a pope?
Alexander VIII reigned from October 6, 1689, until February 1, 1691.
How long does the Vatican wait before picking a new pope?
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What was the name of the pope in 1054?
Pope Leo IX was pope until April 19 of that year when he died. The next pope was not elected until the following year.
How long was Pope Pius XII the pope?
Pius XII reigned from March 2,1939, until October 9, 1958, - 19 years, 221 days.
