Pope Benedict XVI
- Former Pope, Benedict XVI has passed away on 31st December 2022.
- Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II.
- He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.
- Benedict chose to be known as "Pope emeritus" upon his resignation, and he retained this title until his death in 2022.
- He was succeeded by Pope ....
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