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He was a theological expert at Vatican II before he was 40 years old.
He was prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under John Paul II.
He has published nearly seventy books and hundreds of articles, and most of those before he became pope, making him one of the most influential theologians of the post-Vatican II period.
He was the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.
Pope Benedict is most famous because, as pope, he is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the head of state of the Vatican City State which is the world's smallest independent nation.
He was, however, already rather famous as a theologian and Cardinal before his election to the papacy because of his immense collection of theological and spiritual writings.
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What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
Where is a picture of Pope Benedict XVI?
There is an image of Pope Benedict XVI above.
What is the nationality of Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was born and raised in Germany.
Who was the pope before Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope John Paul II was the immediate predecessor of Benedict XVI.
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title be when he retires?
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
What will Pope Benedict XVI be called after his retirement?
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Where is a biography of Pope Benedict XVI?
For a biography of Pope Benedict XVI click here.
What number pope is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What is the chronological order of Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
