Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: April 16, 1927
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Markit, Germany
Pope Benedict XVI, also known as Joseph Alois Ratzinger, was a respected theologian who led the Catholic Church and the Vatican City State from 2005 to 2013. He had a distinguished academic career, achieving the rank of full professor early on and later serving as Archbishop of Munich and Freising. Benedict was a prolific writer who staunchly upheld traditional Catholic teachings, morals, and worship practices. He promoted a revival of core Christian principles and maintained conservative views on a range of societal matters.
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