[wideawake]

I sense that B16 became Pope only because Blessed JP2 from his death bed asked him to take the honor, but that is me

The last conclave had four ballots.

It took only 3 to elect Pius XII.

Are you saying that John Paul II had somehow designated Benedict XVI as his successor?

[Biggirl]

But was Pope Benedict XVI when he was just Cardinal Joseph Razinger was he also Blessed Pope John II’s right-hand man in the Vatican before he became Pope?

I am keeping you busy with a lot questions. :)