Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Here are 22 highlights from his life.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Here are highlights from his life.
Early years June 29, 1951: Ordained in Freising March 31, 1977: Nominated Archbishop of Munich and Freising June 27, 1977: Made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI 1982: Heads the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith April 2005: Pope John Paul II dies, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger elected 265th pope April 24, 2005: Installed as pope with Mass Aug. 18-21, 2005: First foreign trip May 28, 2006: Visits Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp Sept.
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