Josepg Ratzinger

Josep Ratzinger, known as Pope Benedict XVI, served as Pope from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. His papacy was characterized by a return to traditional Catholic values, confronting issues such as sexual abuse scandals within the Church. Ratzinger was known for his theological scholarship and his conservative views, which sometimes led to tension within the Church, especially among more progressive factions.