Which pope resigned in 2013?
Benedict
Benedict, a German theologian who was pope for eight years, shocked the world when he announced that he would retire Feb. 28, 2013, becoming the first pope in 600 years to step down.
Who was the pope in 2013?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Francis, also called Francis I, original name Jorge Mario Bergoglio, (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina), the bishop of Rome and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church (2013– ). He was the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order.
What did Pope Francis do in 2013?
On March 13, 2013, at the age of 76, Bergoglio was named the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church — becoming the first citizen from the Americas, the first non-European and first Jesuit priest to be named pope, and adopting the name Pope Francis (he took the title after St.
Where was the pope born?
Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pope Francis/Place of birth
When does the new pope start on Sky Atlantic?
The series premiered on 10 January 2020 on Sky Atlantic in Italy. After nine months and several failed heart transplants, Pope Pius XIII remains comatose, but has developed a cult following and is revered as a saint by many.
When did the conclave to choose a new pope start?
The 2013 papal conclave was convened to elect a pope to succeed Pope Benedict XVI following his resignation on 28 February 2013. After the 115 participating cardinal-electors gathered, they set 12 March 2013 as the beginning of the conclave.
Who is the creator of the new pope?
The New Pope is a drama television series created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino for Sky Atlantic, HBO and Canal+. It is a continuation of the 2016 series The Young Pope, originally announced as its second season.
Where was the movie The new Pope filmed?
The New Pope production began in Italy in late 2018. Filming took place inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City in November 2018. Some scenes were shot in Milan in January and February 2019. [citation needed] The production crew also filmed in Venice in January and April 2019. Most of the filming took place at Cinecittà, in Rome.
