Pope Benedict XVI Died

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Pope Benedict XVI
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“With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican." —Matteo Bruni, Director of Holy See Press Office

Pope Benedict XVI died earlier this morning. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Pray for the soul of Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope Benedict XVI was born in Germany in 1927. He was ordained a priest in 1951 and became a bishop in 1977. In 1981, he was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and Cardinal by Pope John Paul II. He served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 1981 to 2005. He was elected Pope in 2005, succeeding Pope John Paul II. He resigned in 2013, becoming the first Pope to do so since 1415.

Pope Benedict XVI was a traditionalist who upheld Catholic doctrine. He wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His major works include "Introduction to Christianity" and "Jesus of Nazareth". He also wrote "The Spirit of the Liturgy" and "Theology of the Body". He was an outspoken critic of atheism and secularism. He also spoke out against contraception, abortion, and same-sex marriage.

"The Lord wins in the end." —Pope Benedict XVI

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