Pope John Paul died on April 2, 2005, and Pope Benedict was elected on April 19, 2005.
Benedict was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II.
Pope John Paul II was 58 years old when elected in 1978.
There were three: 1.Pope Paul VI 2.Pope John Paul I 3.Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul I was elected on the 4th ballot.Pope John Paul II was elected on the 8th ballot.
Pope Benedict followed Pope John Paul II as pope.
John Paul II was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
John Paul II was elected as pope in October 1978 and was pope until he died on April 5, 2005.
He was elected on October 16, 1978.
He was elected pope on October 16, 1978.
Pope John Paul I died about a month after being elected.