2007-10-10 11:49:45 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The birth dates and even years of early Popes are frequently not available. In modern times, Popes have generally been elected at older ages. Today a man of 65 years is generally considered too young to be Pope.
The youngest Pope was probably either
+ Pope Benedict IX who became Pope at an unknown age between 11 and 20
+ Pope John XII who was 18 at the beginning of his papacy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ages_of_Popes#Youngest_Popes
With love in Christ.
2007-10-10 17:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's only one and he's 80.
I just know you meant to ask: how old WAS the youngest pope?
According to * Wiki "The data to determine the age and dates of birth of the youngest Popes is frequently unavailable, as Popes have generally been elected at older ages in modern times. The youngest Pope was probably either Pope Benedict IX (who became Pope at an unknown age between 11 and 20) or Pope John XII (who was 18 at the beginning of his papacy)."
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2007-10-10 18:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John XII (955-964) - He is believed to be the youngest pope in history, elected at approximately 18 years of age, according to Encyclopedia Britannica."
2007-10-10 18:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by TigerLily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is only one and I do not know the exact age of Pope Benedict XVI.
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-10-10 18:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too old, older than dirt
2007-10-10 18:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
see that redwood tree? he planted it
2007-10-10 22:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In his seventies.
2007-10-10 18:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by Janice Dickinsons' Shrink 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who, CJ?
2007-10-10 19:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋