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How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he was elected pope?
Pope Benedict was 78 years old when elected.
Who is Pope Benedict the successor of?
Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
What year was Pope Benedict elected as pope?
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
When was Pope Benedict XVI appointed?
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
On which day was Pope Benedict XVI elected as pope?
He was elected on April 19, 2005.
What was the name of the pope who died in 2005?
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Is Pope Benedict XVI Polish?
Pope Benedict XVI was actually German.
Was there ever a layman elected pope?
Yes, in the year 1026, Romanus, brother of Pope Benedict VIII, was elected pope upon the death of Benedict. Romanus was a layman, and essentially paid a large sum to get elected.
Is Pope Benedict a real pope?
Of course, Benedict was a real pope, elected by the College of Cardinals in 2005 to replace John Paul II. However, Pope Benedict X was an anti-pope.
When was Benedict XVI elected as pope?
He was elected April 19, 2005.
Is Pope Benedict XVI Polish or German?
German.
