Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope..
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Pope Benedict XVI
Head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013
Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Upon his resignation, Benedict chose to be known as "Pope emeritus", and he retained this title until his death in 2022.
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