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When did pope Benedict XVI became pope?
April 19, 2005
Ratzinger was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, upon the death of Pope John Paul II, and celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass five days later.
Why did pope Benedict XVI retire?
Benedict, a German theologian who was pope for eight years, shocked the world when he announced that he would retire Feb. 28, 2013, becoming the first pope in 600 years to step down. Benedict said at the time he simply didn’t have the strength to fulfil the globe-trotting rigors of the job.
Can Benedict become the pope again?
Benedict V never again attempted to claim the papacy, and so his abdication is considered valid, though some treated him as the valid pope until his death (which, either way, occurred before the election of the next pope, John XIII).
Who was the youngest pope ever?
Pope Benedict IX (Latin: Benedictus IX; c. 1012 – c. 1056), born Theophylactus of Tusculum in Rome, was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States on three occasions between October 1032 and July 1048. Aged approximately 20 at his first election, he is one of the youngest popes in history.
How old was Pope Francis when he became pope?
76
On March 13, 2013, at the age of 76, Bergoglio was named the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church — becoming the first citizen from the Americas, the first non-European and first Jesuit priest to be named pope, and adopting the name Pope Francis (he took the title after St.
How many popes are still alive?
There are currently no less than 4 reigning popes: Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the State of the Vatican City. Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St.
How many black popes have there been?
three African popes
For African-Americans the search is a long one because many historians have tried to separate the achievement from the fact that the contributor was a member of the black race. Hidden in the archives of world history is the fact that there have been three African popes of the Catholic Church.
Were there any female popes?
Pope Joan, legendary female pontiff who supposedly reigned, under the title of John VIII, for slightly more than 25 months, from 855 to 858, between the pontificates of St. Leo IV (847–855) and Benedict III (855–858).
Who is the Pope’s wife?
You have to learn multiple languages, attend confession, meet with heads of state, lead mass services, and remain celibate. This means the simple answer to this article’s question is no, Popes do not marry.
Who was the youngest pope to be selected?
Aged approximately 20 at his first election, he is one of the youngest popes in history….
| Pope Benedict IX | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Sylvester III Gregory VI Damasus II |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Theophylactus of Tusculum |
| Born | c. 1012 Rome, Papal States |
Which pope was the worst?
The Bad Popes
- Pope Stephen VI (896–897), who had his predecessor Pope Formosus exhumed, tried, de-fingered, briefly reburied, and thrown in the Tiber.
- Pope John XII (955–964), who gave land to a mistress, murdered several people, and was killed by a man who caught him in bed with his wife.