Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, left a profound legacy of faith and reason within the Catholic Church. His papacy was a time of spiritual renewal, theological reflection and dialogue with modernity. His teachings continue to guide the faithful in their quest for wisdom and truth.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 95. He served as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from April 19, 2005, until his resignation on February 28, 2013, becoming the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
Benedict XVI’s funeral marked a key moment in the history of the Catholic Church. With leaders from around the world present, the emotional ceremony at St. Peter’s paid tribute to a central figure in the Catholic faith. Don’t miss how these historic events, filled with spirituality, unfolded.
The resignation of Benedict XVI was an unprecedented milestone in the history of the Catholic Church. This act of courage not only challenged centuries of tradition but also raised crucial questions about the future of the Papacy.
The tradition of the Christmas nativity scene faces a radical change following Benedict XVI’s statement, arguing that the donkey and ox might never have been present alongside baby Jesus.
