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At 78, he was one of the oldest popes to be elected
Only pope to resign in 600 years
He was given honorific title of Pope Emeritus

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Who was Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI?

Name: Who was Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI?
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Description: In 2013, after almost eight years as head of the Catholic Church, Benedict XVI stepped down as Pope

In 2013, after almost eight years as head of the Catholic Church, Benedict XVI stepped down as Pope

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI took over the Roman Catholic Church in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II. He was 78 then, making him one of oldest popes to be elected.

In 2013, after almost eight years as head of the Catholic Church, Benedict XVI stepped down as Pope citing his declining physical and mental health. He was given the honorific title of Pope Emeritus.

It was the first papal resignation since 1415. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was succeeded by the current pope, Francis.

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