However, his election was never confirmed by the Pope.

His election was confirmed by the pope in 1532, subject to the condition that he had to be ordinated first.

However, his election was never confirmed by the Patriarch of Constantinople.

His election was formally confirmed on May 3 the same year.

His election, however, was not confirmed until 13 September 2012.

His election was confirmed on 23 May 1162 by a royal council of bishops and noblemen.

His election was never confirmed by the Pope.

He also took the usual oath to protect the Church, and his election was afterwards confirmed by the papacy.

In many cases, the papal coronation was delayed until the election had been confirmed.

His election was confirmed in the general election only six months later.