Every Pope ever: the full list Benedict XVI surprised the world in announcing his resignation - the first in six centuries' time. But which Pope held the longest Pontificate or was the youngest at the start of papacy? How many Pontiffs are originally from...
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Every Pope ever: the full list Benedict XVI surprised the world in announcing his resignation - the first in six centuries' time. But which Pope held the longest Pontificate or was the youngest at the start of papacy? How many Pontiffs are originally from Italy? Get the full data history of the Pope • Full list of popes • Download the data • More data journalism and data visualisations from the Guardian Pope Francis elected: how does he fit in? A nun looks at front pages showing newly elected Pope at a newsstand near the Vatican. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, was elected the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Photograph: Emilio Morenatti/AP Pope Francis is a Pope of firsts: first Francis and first Pope from Latin America. He's also the first pope in 600 years to take office after one who has resigned:
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