Benedict XVI passes Leo XIII in age aleteia.org
As of today, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is now the longest living pope in history, although of course he would not have the title of being the oldest reigning pope.
With his 93 years, four months and 19 days, he has passed Pope Leo XIII, who was the Bishop of Rome from 1878 to 1903, and died at the age of 93 years, four months, and 18 days.
Leo was born Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci on March 2, 1810. He died July 20, 1903…
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