Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death leaves a living pope presiding over the funeral of his predecessor.
Tag: Benedict XVI
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Mixed Emotions in Germany at Benedict XVI’s Death
He was the first German pope in over 400 years, but his legacy is marred by failures at handling sexual abuse scandals when he served in southern Germany.
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Pope Benedict XVI Leaves a Spotty Legacy With Sex Abuse Scandal
His efforts to rid the church of what he called “filth” went further than those of John Paul II, but he was reluctant to hold bishops accountable.
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For Conservative Catholics in U.S., Pope Benedict’s Death Is Loss of a Hero
Even after his retirement a decade ago, the former pope remained the unofficial figurehead of the conservative wing of the American church.