Download Benedict Xvi Background. Benedict xvi served as pope of the roman catholic church from 2005 to 2013. ˈjoːzɛf ˈalɔʏzi̯ʊs ˈʁatsɪŋɐ, 16 april 1927).

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And may the spirit guide the cardinals in the conclave! He is best known for his rigid views on catholicism and topics such as birth control and homosexuality. His papacy faced several challenges, including the effects of the scandal beginning in the late 1990s surrounding.

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Pray for the pope as he prepares to step down as peter's successor. «dopo il grande papa giovanni paolo ii i signori cardinali hanno eletto me, semplice ed umile lavoratore nella. Pope benedict xvi served as pope from 2005 to 2013. He is best known for his rigid views on catholicism and topics such as birth control and homosexuality.