ReligionBorn April 16, 1927

Pope Benedict XVI

Head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013

Born
April 16, 1927
Died
December 31, 2022 (aged 95)
Known as
Latin Catholic priest, religious writer, university teacher, philosopher, transitional deacon, Latin Catholic bishop

Pope Benedict XVI was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the 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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