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Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope. Papacy began on 19 April, 2005 and is the successor of Pope John Paul II

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What is the homily of Pope Benedict XVI?

Pope Benedict gave homilies nearly every day as pope so you need to specify a specific date.

Pope is the traditional name given to who?

It is the name given to the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome,

What numbers of Acta Apostolicae Sedis correspond to the 2 encyclicals of Benedict XVI?

The Acta Apostolicae Sedis is the 'newspaper' used to officially publish all decrees of the Vatican, published monthly. If you have a need to index the paper to the encyclicals, the archives of His Late Holiness are online.

When did Pope Benedict's parents die?

He is 85 so his parents have been dead a long time.

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AnswerA book put out by Fr. Georg Ratzinger (Pope Benedict's older brother) discussed his parents, and their deaths. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. died on August 25, 1959, I believe from a massive stroke. His mother, Maria, died much later from cancer.

What are Pope Benedict's nicknames?

There are many:

  • Papa Ratzinger (in Italy)
  • Der Panzerkardinal (in Germany, while prefect of the CDF)
  • God's Rottweiler (in US, while prefect of the CDF)
  • His Fluffiness (after his first appearance with a camuaro - the "Santa hat")
  • The Green Pope (for his work on behalf of the environment)
  • B16 (short for Benedict XVI)
  • the German Shepherd (as a bishop is often likened to a shepherd)

Is Pope Benedict's shoe color changing?

Yes, on the 28th February, 2013 the shoe colour he wears will have to change back to brown, from that of red coloured shoes, as this colour of shoe, is only one worn by a Pope whilst in office of Pope and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Is Pope Benedict the 100th elected Pope?

Pope Valentine (Valentinus) was the 100th pope and ruled for one month in the year 827.

Whom did Pope Benedict XVI succeed?

Pope Paul VI, 21 June 1963 to 6 August 1978.

Between 1410-1415 there was an antipope John (Baldassare) XXIII. He, in his youth, had been a bona fide pirate!

By taking the name John XXIII, Angelo Roncalli confirmed that Baldassare had indeed been an antipope.

VaticanI took place about 150 years age

What is explanation of the symbol on Pope Benedict XVI 's hat?

That depends on which miter you mean. The mitre itself is seen as being a symbol of the union of the Old and New Testaments as well as the union of the Eastern and Latin Church.

The lappets (pieces of cloth which hang down in the back) are embroidered with his crest (coat of arms).

Did Pope Benedict XVI ever have any girlfriends?

I don't think he ever had a girlfriend because there not allowed to have girlfriends. Its againts the rules of the bible :S So I think no is the answer :P

Why did the Catholic Church sack Pope Benedict?

...And who do you think has the authority to sack a pope?

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AnswerNobody "sacked" the pope. The only possible reason that Church could possibly have for trying to get rid of a pope would be outright heresy, and I'm not even sure that is possible as Our Blessed Lord himself guaranteed to Peter and his successors that they would be strengthened in the faith. (See St. Matthew 16:17-19) The Holy Father is the Vicar of Christ on earth, he is the "office of last resort", nobody has authority over him, except Our Blessed Lord, Himself. Pope Benedict XVI resigned from office, ostensibly for the reasons he gave the public: his age and failing health. If he had other reasons, they are between himself and God.

What are the new seven deadly sins named by Pope Benedict?

Pride, covetousness, envy, gluttony, anger, sloth, and lust

What job did Pope Benedict XVI have before pope?

Before his election to the papacy, he was Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. He had been an archbishop in Germany, and His Holiness, John Paul II appointed him to head the Holy Office where he served for many years in Rome.

What was the name of the pope in Tom Becket?

Pope Alexander III was reigning at the time Thomas Becket was murdered in the year 1170.

Is the Pope Benedict's sister one of the Jehovah's Witnesses?

Actually, it is his cousin, that I have heard is a Jehovah's Witness. He hadn't seen her since childhood and then called her and praised the Witnesses. He said "Your religion is growing and building new Kingdom Halls. Mine is losing members and closing churches." This made the news.

When did Benedict XVI become the pope?

He was elected Pope on April 19th 2005, in a papal conclave. He then celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass on April 24th 2005. And on May 7th 2005 he took possession of his Cathedral.

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope on the 19 of April in 2005, and took the name Benedict XVI.

I take it you mean when Pope Benedict XVI was pope, or when Benedict XVI become pope. I'll answer both ways. Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger a major prefect in the Roman Curia (the Holy See's government in a way) and also dean the College of Cardinals under Pope John Paul II. When John Paul died in April 2005, the College of Cardinals entered conclave on April 17 and on the two days later on April 19, the Cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger as pope being John Paul's successor. Cardinal Ratzinger as you know took the name of Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict led the Church from his election in 2005 to his resignation/retirement on Feb. 28, 2013 due to exhaustion and old age.

Does Pope Benedict XVI mean olive?

The Benedictines are otherwise known as the "Olivetans".

How is Pope Benedict XVI the shepherd of the Church?

Pope Benedict XVI served as the shepherd of the Catholic Church by guiding the faithful through his teachings, writings, and pastoral leadership. He emphasized the importance of faith, reason, and the need for a deeper relationship with God, promoting a return to the Church's fundamental values. His commitment to ecumenism and interfaith dialogue further exemplified his role in fostering unity within the Church and among different religious communities. Additionally, he addressed contemporary issues, providing moral clarity and direction for the Church in a rapidly changing world.