1 day ago · Pope Leo XIII – Age: 93 years and 140 days (March 2, 1810 – July 20, 1903) Pope Leo XIII remains the oldest pope to have ever served, living to the age of 93 years and 140 days.

2 days ago · At 81 years old, Pope Gregory XII was the oldest pope at time of election, in November 1406. The youngest was John XII, who is believed to have been just 18 years old …

Of the first 31 popes, 28 died as martyrs. The chronology of the early popes is heavily disputed. The first ancient lists of popes were not written until the late 2nd century, after the monarchical …

Mar 24, 2025 · The first pope was St. Peter, the first leader of the Christian church after Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. The next Pope was St. Linus, who led the church for 11 years …

2 days ago · After that rainy night, the Argentine-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio brought a breath of fresh air into a 2,000-year-old institution that had seen its influence wane during the troubled …

1 day ago · (NEXSTAR) – Pope Francis, whose death was announced Monday, was one of the oldest pontiffs to serve as the head of the Catholic Church. Francis died at the age of 88 amid …

Oct 13, 2021 · It is not to be confused with The Young Pope. This is a list of ages of popes. The information to determine the age of the youngest popes upon election is frequently …

Pope Leo XIII is the oldest pope to have ever served as leader of the Catholic church. His reign as pope lasted 25 years, 5 months and 1 day (9,281 days) which also makes him the 4th longest …

Aug 17, 2017 · The current pope, pope Francis, was 76 years old when he was elected. It can often be said that with age comes wisdom. Below is a list of popes who assumed their roles at …

Oct 27, 2021 · On the 4th of September, 2020 Pope Benedict XVI would officially have become the oldest Pope in history had he not resigned on the 28th of February, 2013. He surpassed …