The first pope was appointed in the year 32 AD.
No, the first pope, Saint Peter, was in his 30s when he was appointed as pope.
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.
He was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1977 by Pope Paul VI, and created a Cardinal that same year.
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
St. Peter was appointed as the first leader (pope) of the Church by Our Lord.
He was appointed by Christ to be pope.
Roman Catholic AnswerWe do not know the exact year, St. Peter was the first pope, appointed by Our Blessed Lord and we know that Peter died at Rome, his bones are under the high altar at St. Peter's Basicilia in the Vatican. It would have been in the first century, obviously.
Pope Boniface VI declared the first Holy Year (Jubilee Year) in 1300.
Cardinals are not ordained. They are appointed by the Pope.
A Pope is elected by an assembly of Cardinals in the Vatican
Peter was probably in his early 30s when he was appointed to lead the Church.
They are appointed by the Pope. It is a title of honor and usually a cardinal is a bishop first but not always.