Pope Benedict VIII was elected (and began his pontificate) on 18 May 1012. 1 2ПосиланняПосиланняCatholic Encyclopedia Pope Benedict VIIIBrief History of the Popes of the Catholic Church Pope 143: Benedict VIII / Magisterium AIВідповіді на запитанняWho preceded Benedict VIII as pope?What reforms did Benedict VIII implement?How did Benedict VIII's policies differ from Gregory V?