The age of popes

When the most recent popes were elected *

1. John Paul II — elected at 58 (died at 85)

2. John Paul I — elected at 78 (died at 78)

3. Paul VI — elected at 66 (died at 81)

4. John XXIII — elected at 77 (died at 81)

5. Pius XII — elected at 63 (died at 82)

6. Pius XI — elected at 65 (died at 82)

7. Benedict XV — elected at 68 (died at 79)

8. Saint Pius X — elected at 68 (died at 93)

* Average elected ages and ages at death for last 20 popes is 69 and 81, respectively. Pope Benedict XVI is 78.

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