WebJan 3, 2024 · A picture of Pope Benedict XVI between the pages of a hymn book during Mass at a church in Beijing on Christmas Day in 2005. As soon as he was elected, Benedict made clear he wanted to re ... WebDec 31, 2024 · Benedict, the ‘other pope,’ dies at 95, leaving behind a unique and complex legacy Benedict XVI, the first pope to resign in 600 years, paved the way into the new …

BBC World Service - Heart and Soul, Pope Benedict XVI: A life and legacy

WebDec 31, 2024 · Pope Benedict XVI was the former pope, who became the first pope to resign his office voluntarily since 1294. ... Benedict’s legacy. Benedict was elected to the papacy April 19, ... WebJan 3, 2024 · Even in retirement, he said, Pope Benedict “continued to teach us how to be a true disciple of Christ, while still contributing to his legacy.” Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims from a cruiser as he arrives on the Rhine River for World Youth Day in this Aug. 18, 2005, file photo. The Cologne cathedral is seen in the background. portrait dramatic lighting

Pope Benedict XVI Obituary (2024) - Legacy

WebDec 31, 2024 · Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to... WebJan 5, 2024 · A long legacy of life. Even before Pope Benedict XVI rose to the papal office, the defense of life was a recurring theme of his ecclesiastical career. At a pro-life … WebJan 17, 2024 · Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican in December 2012 (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) When reflecting on the life’s work of a public figure, it is natural to pick a moment in their career, a gesture or characteristic, that stands as symbolic of their legacy. portrait drawing 2022 competition