Pope Benedict was a diocesan priest early on his life in Munich. Diocesan priests commit their lives to serving the people of a diocese, a church administrative region, and generally work in parishes assigned by the bishop of their diocese. Diocesan priests take oaths of celibacy and obedience. He was NOT in a religious order.
No, Benedict was a secular priest and not a member of a religious order.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Pius VI , Order of Saint Benedict, reigned March 14, 1800, to August 20, 1823.
Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.