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| − | His Holiness Benedict XVI is the current [[Pope]] of the [[Roman Catholic]] Church (2005-), succeeding [[John Paul II]]. | + | His Holiness '''Benedict XVI''' ('''Joseph Alois Ratzinger''', born April 16, 1927 in [[Bavaria]]) is the current [[Pope]] of the [[Roman Catholic]] Church (2005-), succeeding [[John Paul II]]. |
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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
| − | He was born in Marktl am Inn, [[Germany]] on April 16, 1927 as Joseph Ratzinger. As a child, he lived in Traunstein where much of his philosophy developed. | + | He was born in Marktl am Inn, [[Germany]] on April 16, 1927 as Joseph Ratzinger. As a child, he lived in Traunstein where much of his philosophy developed. Ratzinger joined the [[Hitler Youth]] in 1939 - membership being required by law - but was unenthusiastic and refused to attend meetings.<ref>http://bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/topics/new_pope_defied_nazis.htm</ref> Ratzinger's father opposed Nazism. |
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
His Holiness studied at the higher School of Freising and University of Munich. He received a Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953. | His Holiness studied at the higher School of Freising and University of Munich. He received a Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953. | ||
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==Ordination== | ==Ordination== | ||
| − | He was ordained Father Joseph Ratzinger on June 29, 1951. | + | He was ordained Father Joseph Ratzinger on June 29, 1951. |
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==Appointment to the See of Munich== | ==Appointment to the See of Munich== | ||
[[Paul VI]] appointed him Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freisling on March 25, 1977. | [[Paul VI]] appointed him Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freisling on March 25, 1977. | ||
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==Cardinal== | ==Cardinal== | ||
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He was chosen to the [[College of Cardinals]] by [[Paul VI]] on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. On November 25, 1981, Pope [[John Paul II]] named Cardinal Ratzinger "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith", one of the major Curial institutions of the [[Holy See]]. | He was chosen to the [[College of Cardinals]] by [[Paul VI]] on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. On November 25, 1981, Pope [[John Paul II]] named Cardinal Ratzinger "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith", one of the major Curial institutions of the [[Holy See]]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://www.pellegrinocattolico.com/ctv/frame.htm The Vatican] Italian web site. | *[http://www.pellegrinocattolico.com/ctv/frame.htm The Vatican] Italian web site. | ||
*[http://flagspot.net/flags/va_ben16.html Personal Flag and Arms of Benedict XVI] | *[http://flagspot.net/flags/va_ben16.html Personal Flag and Arms of Benedict XVI] | ||
Revision as of 00:05, June 17, 2007
His Holiness Benedict XVI (Joseph Alois Ratzinger, born April 16, 1927 in Bavaria) is the current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church (2005-), succeeding John Paul II.
Early Life
He was born in Marktl am Inn, Germany on April 16, 1927 as Joseph Ratzinger. As a child, he lived in Traunstein where much of his philosophy developed. Ratzinger joined the Hitler Youth in 1939 - membership being required by law - but was unenthusiastic and refused to attend meetings.[1] Ratzinger's father opposed Nazism.
Education
His Holiness studied at the higher School of Freising and University of Munich. He received a Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953.
Ordination
He was ordained Father Joseph Ratzinger on June 29, 1951.
Appointment to the See of Munich
Paul VI appointed him Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freisling on March 25, 1977.
Cardinal
He was chosen to the College of Cardinals by Paul VI on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. On November 25, 1981, Pope John Paul II named Cardinal Ratzinger "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith", one of the major Curial institutions of the Holy See.
College Positions
On November 6, 1998, he was elected Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals. On November 30, 2002 he was elected Dean of the College.
Accession to the Papacy
On April 2, 2005, John Paul II passed away. Following the prescribed mourning period, the College of Cardinals was summoned to the Vatican for the Papal Conclave. He was widely regarded as one of the strongest candidates for election to the papacy. On April 19, 2005 after a prior false signal, white smoke appeared at the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the traditional sign of a new pope. As in the past, the Cardinal Protodeacon, Jorge Cardinal Medina Estevez, appeared on the balcony and proclaimed the following;
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
Habemus Papam!
Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum,
Dominum Joseph,
Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Cardinalem Ratzinger,
Qui sibi nomen imposuit Benedict XVI.
(I announce to you all a great joy:
We have a pope!
A most Eminent and Reverend Lord,
Lord Joseph,
Cardinal Ratzinger, of the Holy Roman Church,
Who has imposed a name for himself: Benedict XVI.)
See also
External links
- The Vatican Italian web site.
- Personal Flag and Arms of Benedict XVI