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Benedict XVI seventh-oldest pope in history
July 21, 2010
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On July 19, 2010,
Benedict XVI passed Gregory XIII to become the seventh-oldest pope in
history. Benedict XVI turned 83 years, 3 months and 4 days old.
The
sixth-oldest pope was John Paul II, living 84 years, 10 months and 15
days. Benedict XVI would pass John Paul II on February 29, 2012, a leap
day.
sixth-oldest pope was John Paul II, living 84 years, 10 months and 15
days. Benedict XVI would pass John Paul II on February 29, 2012, a leap
day.
The oldest pope dating back to 1400 was Pope Leo
XIII, who lived to 93 years, 4 months and 18 days. Benedict XVI will
have to live to September 3, 2020 to surpass Leo XIII.
XIII, who lived to 93 years, 4 months and 18 days. Benedict XVI will
have to live to September 3, 2020 to surpass Leo XIII.
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