Benedikt XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, served as the pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. A German theologian, he was known for his conservative stance on many issues and his emphasis on traditional Catholic doctrine. After his resignation, he took the title Pope Emeritus and lived a life of relative seclusion until his passing in December 2022.
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Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunication of the bishops in 2009 and sought better relations with the Society of St. Pius X.
Papst Leo XIV. und die Piusbruderschaft im Konflikt
Switzerland· 2026-02-07
Benedikt XVI was the pope for whom Angelo Gugel worked briefly before retiring.
Angelo Gugel mit 90 verstorben: Kammerdiener von drei Päpsten
Luxembourg· 2026-01-16
Benedikt XVI is the later title of Joseph Ratzinger, who was involved in the case.
Missbrauchsprozess gegen Erzbistum München: Ein Missbrauchsopfer, das um Gnade kämpft - Bayern
Germany· 2026-01-15
Pope Leon XIV referenced the words of the late Pope Benedict XVI during his address.
Papež na božični večer presenetil vernike
Slovenia· 2025-12-25
Pope Leo XIV referenced the words of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, during his Christmas Eve Mass.
Die Weihnachtsbotschaft von Papst Leo XIV. ist ein FriedensappellSwitzerland· 2025-12-25Pope Leo XIV referenced the words of the late Pope Benedict XVI during his Christmas message.
Papst mahnt bei Christmette mehr Menschlichkeit anLuxembourg· 2025-12-25Pave Leo quotes the former Pope Benedikt XVI, who lamented that the world does not care for children, the poor, or foreigners.
Pave Leo opfordrer i første julemesse til venlighed mod fremmede
Denmark· 2025-12-25
Benedikt XVI emerged as a conservative figure who increasingly acted as a brake on reforms initiated by the council.
Katolisismen kan ende opp som et nostalgisk raritetskabinett
Norway· 2025-12-13
Benedikt XVI is mentioned as the author of an unfinished teaching that Leo XIV builds upon.
Papst Leo XIV. setzt ZeichenSwitzerland· 2025-10-09
Benedikt XVI. also frequented Castel Gandolfo during his papacy.
Papež obudil stoletno počitniško tradicijoSlovenia· 2025-08-17
Benedikt XVI was remembered as a very fine person during his interactions with Maurizio.
Meine Nachbarn, die Päpste: „Leo ist nicht so gesprächig“Luxembourg· 2025-08-12
Pope Benedict XVI attended a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conducted by Mariss Jansons.
Izdos diriģentam Marisam Jansonam veltītu pastmarku / Diena
Latvia· 2025-07-24
Seit der emeritierte Papst Benedikt XVI. nach seinem Rücktritt Ende Februar 2013 einige Zeit in dem Sommerdomizil unterkam.
Papst Leo in den FerienSwitzerland· 2025-07-13
Benedikt XVI enjoyed visiting Castel Gandolfo even after his resignation and retirement.
Papež se je vrnil v Castel GandolfoSlovenia· 2025-07-07
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2011 also led to traffic restrictions in Kajzerica.
Jutarnji list - Bili smo u kvartu u kojem će se održati koncert Thompsona: 'Ne znam gdje ću biti taj dan, ali u Zagrebu
Croatia· 2025-06-27
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2011 also led to traffic restrictions in Kajzerica.
Jutarnji list - Bili smo u kvartu u kojem će se održati koncert Thompsona: 'Ne znam gdje ću biti taj dan, ali u ZagrebuCroatia· 2025-06-27Benedikt XVI was a notable figure from the same region as Unterstöger.
Nachruf auf SZ-Redakteur Hermann Unterstöger - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-20
Benedikt XVI. wrote theological works in Castel Gandolfo and lived there for several months after his resignation.
Der Papst kehrt in seine Sommerresidenz zurückSwitzerland· 2025-06-20
Pope Benedict XVI lived at the Castel Gandolfo residence for some time after resigning.
Papež se odpravlja na počitnice, pri tem bo prekinil Frančiškovo praksoSlovenia· 2025-06-19Benedikt XVI warned about the weakening sense of responsibility for creation in his encyclical 'Caritas in veritate'.
Umweltschutz und Humanismus: Warum beides zusammengehörtSwitzerland· 2025-06-04
Pope Benedict XVI was related to former world-class footballer Paul Breitner.
Er ist nicht der einzige sportaffine Pontifex der GeschichteSwitzerland· 2025-05-28
Benedikt XVI was born in Marktl, the birthplace of a plane named by Lufthansa.
15 Jahre Wartezeit: Hunderte Städte wollen Namenspate für Lufthansa-Flieger sein - BayernGermany· 2025-05-20
Benedikt XVI highlighted the church's youth and vitality during his papacy.
Zehntausende bei der feierlichen AmtseinführungSwitzerland· 2025-05-18Benedikt XVI met with Barak Obama, highlighting the relationship between the U.S. and the Vatican.
Amerikanac u Rimu
Montenegro· 2025-05-17
Benedikt XVI was known for his love of German watches, particularly 'Junghans'.
Kakve satove nose pape: Franja jeftini kvarcni, Jovan Pavle II "roleks", a evo koji ima Lav
Serbia· 2025-05-16
Benedikt XVI is noted for having resigned before reaching the age of 86, making him one of the oldest popes.
Was den neuen Papst mit dem Allgäu verbindet - BayernGermany· 2025-05-11
Benedikt XVI also gave a spontaneous speech from the balcony, following Ján Pavol II.
Cirkevný analytik: Nový pápež pôjde v šľapajách svojho predchodcu, ale nebude to František - SME
Slovakia· 2025-05-09
Benedikt XVI. always chose garments that referenced the papal wardrobe from before the Second Vatican Council.
Das sind die Insignien der MachtSwitzerland· 2025-05-09Benedikt XVI was referenced as a previous pope elected quickly like Leo XIV.
Neuer Papst: Leo XIV. feiert diesen Freitag erste große Messe - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-09
Benedikt XVI was 78 years old when he became Pope.
Neuer Papst: Von der Leyen wünscht Leo XIV. "Pontifikat von Weisheit und Stärke" - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-08