Pope Benedict XVI [a] (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; [b] 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until …

May 9, 2025 · Benedict XVI was bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. His papacy faced several challenges, including the effects of the scandal …

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Apr 21, 2025 · Benedict XVI served as pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013 when he resigned. Read about his early life, Nazi ties, priesthood, death, and more.

He had been pope emeritus since his resignation as the leader of the Catholic Church in 2013 due to his declining health. His death ended a nine-year period during which an incumbent pope …

On April 18, 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 264th successor of Saint Peter and chose the name Benedict XVI. His papacy testifies to both a scholarly churchman, having …

On Tuesday, 19 April, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, selecting the name Benedict XVI.

Dec 31, 2022 · Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday at the age of 95, we look back at his long life and its main highlights with the …

He served as the 265th Pope from 2005 to 2013. In that position, he was both the leader of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Vatican City State. Benedict was elected on 19 April 2005 in a …

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