XVI. Benedek
XVI. Benedek, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, was the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. He was the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years, citing advanced age and declining health as his reasons. Known for his conservative theological stance, Benedek emphasized the importance of tradition in the Church and sought to address the challenges posed by secularism. His papacy was marked by efforts to improve relations with other religions and a commitment to addressing the sexual abuse crisis within the Church. After resigning, he took the title Pope Emeritus and lived in the Vatican until his death on December 31, 2022.
Born on Apr 16, 1927 (98 years old)
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XVI. Benedek previously emphasized the role of the Holy Spirit in the papal election process.
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XVI. Benedek abolished the possibility of electing a pope by simple majority, reinstating the two-thirds majority requirement.
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XVI. Benedek modified the papal election rules twice before resigning in 2013.
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XVI. Benedek's papacy was followed by the election of Bergoglio as pope.
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XVI. Benedek is the former pope who resigned in 2013, leading to the current conclave.
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XVI. Benedek quickly received the support of two-thirds of the cardinals within two days of his election in April 2005.
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XVI. Benedek resigned in 2013 and lived as an emeritus pope until his death in 2022.
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XVI. Benedek is mentioned for emphasizing the need for love in society.
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XVI. Benedek is the predecessor of Ferenc pápa who resigned in 2013.
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