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WebDec 31, 2024 · Above, from top, two images of Pope Benedict XVI (April 16, 1927-December 31, 2024), during his papacy (April 19, 2005-February 28, 2013), when he was between 77 … WebJan 20, 2024 · Former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has alleged. Pope Benedict, then called Josef Ratzinger ... nutcracker soundtrack
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WebFeb 1, 2016 · It was Mary’s final appearance, on Oct. 13, 1917 (exactly 33 years, to the day, after Pope Leo XIII’s vision), that became the most famous. An estimated 70,000 people … WebDec 31, 2024 · Pope Francis will preside over Benedict's funeral on Thursday at St. Peter's Square, the Vatican said. Born April 16, 1927, in Germany's Bavaria, Joseph Ratzinger was … WebOn 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 extensively studied theology and philosophy, and pastoral sensitivity. When elected pope at age 78, he didn't anticipate traveling the globe given his age and ... nutcracker south bend