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When did the current pope became pope?

When did the current pope became pope?

13 March 2013
Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) (Latin: Franciscus, Italian: Francesco, Spanish: Francisco; born on 17 December 1936) is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected on 13 March 2013….Pope Francis.

His Holiness Pope Francis
See Holy See
Papacy began 13 March 2013
Predecessor Benedict XVI
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Who was the last real pope?

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI
Papacy ended 28 February 2013
Predecessor John Paul II
Successor Francis
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Why did Pope Francis become a pope?

Francis lived a life of poverty and worked among the poor. Jorge Bergoglio practiced a similar lifestyle as priest, bishop, and cardinal before being elected Pope, so his choice seemed quite natural. Pope St. John Paul was a philosopher, and Pope Benedict a theologian.

Who is the current pope of the Catholic Church?

The current pope is Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013, succeeding Benedict XVI. While his office is called the papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal see is called the Holy See.

Who was the first pope from the Americas?

When did Pope Francis become pope? Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013, becoming Pope Francis. He is the first pope from the Americas. Who was the real first pope?

How old was Pope Benedict XVI when he became Pope?

Benedict XVI was elected the 265th pope at the age of 78. He is the oldest person to have been elected pope since Pope Clement XII (1730–1740). He served longer as a cardinal before becoming Pope than any Pontiff since Benedict XIII (1724–1730).

Who was the first pope to resign in 600 years?

Benedict XVI shocked the world in February when he became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years. But attention shifted quickly to the succession, and the election of the new Pope, Francis. Amid the drama, one question was never fully answered – why did Benedict quit?

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