Benediktas XVI
Benediktas XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. Known for his theological conservatism and emphasis on traditional Catholic doctrine, he served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prior to his papacy. His tenure was marked by significant challenges, including the global sexual abuse crisis within the Church and increasing secularism in the West. After stepping down, he took the title Pope Emeritus and lived in the Vatican until his death on December 31, 2022, continuing to influence Catholic thought and practice.
Born on Apr 16, 1927 (98 years old)
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Benediktas XVI is remembered as the best-dressed pope for his red leather shoes.
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Benediktas XVI was elected in just two days.
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Lithuania:
Benediktas XVI was elected in just two days.
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Lithuania:
Benediktas XVI decided to resign from the Holy See in 2013 and lost the power of infallibility that each pope holds while in office.
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Lithuania:
In 2023, 195,000 people came to see the open coffin of Pope Benedict XVI.
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Lithuania:
Benediktas XVI was the previous Pope who humorously remarked about the election of a Latin American Pope.
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Lithuania:
His resignation marked a significant shift in the papacy that Pranciškus embodied.
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Lithuania:
Pope Francis has left open the possibility of following the example of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who resigned in 2013.
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