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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Christian History Almanac

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The Evolution of Papal Selection: From Benedict XVI to the Future

This chapter explores the election of Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI on April 24, 2005, and traces the evolution of the papal election process throughout history. It also looks ahead to the procedures that will be followed in selecting the next pope after Pope Francis.

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