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Benedict XVI
AuthorBooks · Second hand1927-2022
Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Following his resignation, he chose to be known as "pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022.
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About Benedict XVI
Birth
1927
Death
2022
Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Following his resignation, he chose to be known as "pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022.
Benedict XVI expressed his desire to become a cardinal when he was only five years old.
Before his papacy, he had a distinguished career as a university professor of dogmatic theology.
His most renowned work, Introduction to Christianity, reflects his profound dedication as a writer of religious literature.
Throughout his life, he authored nearly 900 works focused on the doctrine and history of the Church.
Born in Bavaria, his life journey took him from the seminary to becoming the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
