Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005 and resigned 2013 so that he might enjoy his golden years in retirement and possibly attend to some minor health issues.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was pope number 265.
There is an image of Pope Benedict XVI above.
The current pope is Pope Francis. His papacy began on 13th March 2013. His predecessor, Benedict XVI's papacy ended on 28th February 2013.
Pope Benedict XVI was in power in 2009.
The two qualifications to be a pope are:You must be a Catholic.You must be male.Therefore, of course, Pope Benedict is a Catholic.