Since 1400, the average age of elected popes has been 62.4 years. The evolution of the papacy reflects broader shifts in Christian religious and political life.
Victor I’s tenure also marked an early instance of African leadership within the Church. Popes typically adopt a new name upon their election due to a tradition rooted in symbolism and precedent.
The youngest pope on record was John XII, thought to have been around 18 years old when elected in 955 CE.
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