Benedict XVI

Originally Joseph Ratzinger. Born 1927.

Pope (2005-2013). Noted as a conservative theologian before his election, he strove during his papacy to defend traditional Catholic teachings against the influence of secularism. He was the first pope since medieval times to resign from the papacy.

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Benedict XVI

(Biography) original name Joseph Alois Ratzinger. born 1927 in Germany, pope (2005–2013): the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415: on retirement he was accorded the title pope emeritus

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Vatican City -- At the end of the Irish bishops' ad limina visit to Rome, Archbishop Sean Brady of Armagh, primate of all Ireland, thanked Pope Benedict XVI for his support in helping to bring healing to those "who have had their trust betrayed ...

Healing the abuse cases

POPE Benedict XVI reflected on "diabolical" threats to families and the gap between the world's rich and poor as he led a torchlit, Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome for Good Friday.

Pope's fears over threats to families

(ENI)--The death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI to succeed him were the top religion stories of 2005, according to rankings by a group of American journalists who cover religion.

Religion writers name Pope's death as top story

Crucifixes should be displayed in private and public places throughout Italy, Pope Benedict XVI has maintained.

Pope promotes Crucifixes in Italy's public buildings

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Pope Benedict XVI greets pilgrims at the end of his general audience in St.

Will Pope Benedict XVI become a shadow Pope?

In his letter on the sexual abuse crisis, Pope Benedict XVI (NCR, May 3-16) did get one thing right.

Benedict's letter

During a short visit on Friday, the laureates also met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Estonian composer Arvo Part handed the Ratzinger Prize by Pope Francis

But Benedict XVI stood pat on his decision to voluntarily step down from office as supreme pontiff.

No Bad Air Between 2 Popes Benedict XVI, Francis; Predecessor Vows to Give Full Support and Just Remain in the Shadows

POPE Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests in two years for molesting children, it emerged last night.

400 priests defrocked over abuse

NNA - Apostolic Nuncio, Gabrile Caccia, hailed on Friday the distinguished Lebanese unity that was eminent during the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Lebanon.

Caccia from Bkerke: Unity builds Lebanon

John XXIII, who called the landmark second Vatican council and John Paul II, who crisscrossed the globe during his 26 years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church will be announced as saints and Benedict XVI may join Pope Francis for canonization of two predecessors in April.