Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, primarily due to health concerns.
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Benedict XVI is depicted in a controversial cartoon alongside Ali Khamenei in 'Charlie Hebdo'.
השער הפרובוקטיבי של "שארלי הבדו" למותו של חמינאי
Israel· 2026-03-04
Cardinal Pengo participated in the 2005 election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Cardinal Pengo: Calm voice silenced, message endures
Tanzania· 2026-02-23
Pope Benedict XVI suffers an incident during the Christmas Mass.
¿Qué pasó en el mundo un día como hoy? Revisa el efemérides del 24 de diciembre | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-24
Ratzinger, also known as Benedict XVI, is referenced regarding the end of Christendom but the continuation of Christianity.
Zuppi: «Sì a una legge sul fine vita, il Parlamento segua la Consulta. Pace in Ucraina? Trump ha aperto una strada»
Italy· 2025-12-23
The last papal visit to Lebanon was in May 2012 by Benedict XVI.
In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
United States· 2025-11-30
Benedict XVI made efforts to continue holding Masses in Latin.
Zeichen des Niedergangs? Latein ist nicht mehr erste Amtssprache im Vatikan
Switzerland· 2025-11-28
Benedict XVI was another predecessor of Pope Leo XIII who contributed to the ongoing theological dialogue.
Πατριάρχης Βαρθολομαίος στην «Κ»: Δεν αργεί η ώρα για να ανοίξει η Σχολή της Χάλκης
Greece· 2025-11-24
His successor, Benedict XVI, carried on that work.
The ancient evil: Why antisemitism must be rejected in all of its formsUnited States· 2025-11-04
Pope Benedict XVI received Grand Duke Henri for a private audience at his summer residence.
Als der Vatikan den Großherzog für seinen Widerstand gegen das Euthanasiegesetz ehrte
Luxembourg· 2025-10-01
Pope Benedict XVI met with the parents of Maddie McCann in the Vatican during the height of the investigation into her disappearance.
Tatverdächtige Christian B ist freiSwitzerland· 2025-09-17
The Holy Grail is endorsed by popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
Is Valencia the holy grail of holidays? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-08
Pope Benedict XVI ordered Marcial Maciel to retire to a life of prayer and penance, away from the priestly ministry.
Legionarios de Cristo se pronuncian por documental de Marcial Maciel; usaron imágenes sin autorización y han generado descontento, acusan
Mexico· 2025-08-29
Benedict XVI was known for his deep thoughts and careful words during his papacy.
Relikvia v zlatej ruži aj stolný futbal. Kláštor augustiniánov nám poodhalil svoje zákutia
Slovakia· 2025-08-24
Benedict XVI resigned, prompting a new conclave to elect a pope.
The Vatican was looking for an improved Francis model, and just might have found one in Leo XIV
Canada· 2025-08-23
If the trip goes ahead, it would follow visits by John Paul II and Benedict XVI, both remembered for messages of peace and religious co-existence.
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Benedict XVI passed away at the age of 95 in the Monastery Mater Ecclesiae in Vatican City.
«Padre» Georg Gänswein e l'incontro «caloroso» con papa Leone XIV dopo le polemiche con FrancescoItaly· 2025-06-12
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Hanke as the 82nd Bishop of Eichstätt.
Bistum Eichstätt: Bischof Hanke legt Amt nieder - Bayern
Germany· 2025-06-08
Benedict XVI is also viewed favorably among right-wing American Catholics.
J. D. Vance und die konservative Wende der US-KatholikenSwitzerland· 2025-06-03
Benedict XVI appointed Luigi Bianco as apostolic nuncio in Honduras.
Papež Leon XIV. v Sloveniji imenoval novega nuncija, ki zna tudi hrvaško
Slovenia· 2025-05-20
Benedict XVI was the former pope who imposed sanctions on McCarrick before Francis's papacy.
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Hong Kong· 2025-05-19
Pope Benedict XVI moved through St. Peter's Square in a popemobile after his inauguration ceremony.
Lễ nhậm chức của tân Giáo hoàng sẽ diễn ra thế nào
Vietnam· 2025-05-18
The ritual for the beginning of the papacy was approved by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
Nuevo Papa León XIV | Del palio al anillo del Pescador: así será la entronización de León XIV | MUNDOPeru· 2025-05-18
Benedict XVI was the first pope to have a Twitter account, predecessor to X.
Pápež Lev XIV. ostáva na sociálnych sieťach, oznámil VatikánSlovakia· 2025-05-13
Benedict XVI invited cardinals to dinner with champagne after his election in 2005.
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time
Kenya· 2025-05-10
The inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the importance of tradition and clarity in doctrine.
Lễ nhậm chức của Giáo hoàng Leo XIV sẽ diễn ra vào 18/5Vietnam· 2025-05-09Benedict XVI was known for his conservative stance on various social issues.
Эксперты оценили, будет ли Трамп влиять на Ватикан с новым папой из США — РБК
Russia· 2025-05-09
Francis and Benedict XVI were both revealed in the evening of the conclave’s second day.
Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIVUnited States· 2025-05-08
Pope Benedict XVI was elected during the fourth ballot in 2005.
Μαύρος καπνός ξανά για τον νέο Πάπα – To απόγευμα νέα ψηφοφορίαGreece· 2025-05-08
Benedict XVI was the predecessor of Pope Francis who resigned in 2013 due to health issues.
Конклав снова не смог избрать папу римского: 08 мая 2025, 15:15
Kazakhstan· 2025-05-08
Eight years earlier, it also took two days but only four votes to elevate Germany's Benedict XVI to the papacy.
Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new popeTanzania· 2025-05-08
