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Joseph Ratzinger's life before becoming Pope Benedict XVI
Overview of the early life of Benedict XVI, with a detailed discussion of his involvement...
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How is a pope elected?
Popes are elected for life. Learn about how they get the job.
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Pope Benedict XVI blessing a crowd in Rome.
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Benedict XVI, 2008.
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Pope Francis greeting Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Castel Gandolfo, March 23, 2013.
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German-brand Popemobile for a German pope
Pope Benedict XVI arriving in his Mercedes-Benz Popemobile at the Berlin Olympic...
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Pope Benedict XVI wearing his signet ring while delivering his blessing to pilgrims...
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Benedict XVI, 2005.
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