The Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI has now, 8pm Rome time (2pm EST) come to an end with the Sede Vacante (“Vacant See”; the empty chair), the reign of the 265th Pope, the 264th successor of Saint Peter, lasted 7 years, 10 months, and 9 days.
The Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI has now, 8pm Rome time (2pm EST) come to an end with the Sede Vacante (“Vacant See”; the empty chair), the reign of the 265th Pope, the 264th successor of Saint Peter, lasted 7 years, 10 months, and 9 days.