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Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, German: [ˈjoːzɛf ʔaˈlɔʏzi̯ʊs ˈʁatsɪŋɐ]; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was the 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. Benedict chose to be known by the title "pope emeritus" upon his resignation.
Ordained as a priest in 1951 in his native Bavaria, Ratzinger embarked on an academic career and established himself as a highly regarded theologian by the late 1950s. He was appointed a full professor in 1958 at the age of 31. After a long career as a professor of theology at several German universities, he was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and created a cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1977, an unusual promotion for someone with little pastoral experience. In 1981, he was appointed Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, one of the most important dicasteries of the Roman Curia. From 2002 until his election as pope, he was also Dean of the College of Cardinals. Prior to becoming pope, he was "a major figure on the Vatican stage for a quarter of a century"; he had an influence "second to none when it came to setting church priorities and directions" as one of John Paul II's closest confidants. He lived in Rome from 1981 until his death in 2022.
Most Popular Pope Benedict XVI Trailers
Total trailers found: 21
12 November 2010
A docu-comedy feature film about a once-famous millionaire "business artist" forced to confront his own legendarily obnoxious behavior, while trying to find love through fame.
25 October 2020
Francesco takes an unsparing look at the most pressing challenges of the 21st-century, asking deep questions about the human condition.
27 November 2019
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict.
01 May 2011
The historical memory of torture, persecution and killings of homosexuals and lesbians in Spain during Franco's dictatorship provides an opportunity to tell about discrimination and homophobia in the rest of the world.
10 May 2019
From Tom of Finland to Bugs Bunny in a dress – animation has been a place where artists can unleash and explore their sexuality.
24 June 2006
Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children.
12 April 2017
Joseph Ratzinger - Pope Benedict XVI: What led a gendarme's son from Marktl am Inn to the most powerful office in Christianity? What was his charisma, where were his limits? Will the pontificate of Benedict XVI.
07 October 2007
The story of Joseph Ratzinger from his place of birth in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany, to his appointment as reigning Pope in Rome.
31 October 2016
This documentary examines age-old questions about the existence of the Devil and good versus evil, through the life of controversial priest, Father Malachi Martin.
01 January 2012
You find yourself turning 30 without being initiated into the mysteries of love. What happened? LOVE ALIEN is a filmmaker's radical, subjective look at his life's problem.
06 March 2014
Hear the words of Pope Francis and follow him on his travels through video footage and interviews.
22 December 2007
Asking important questions about the nature of God, this National Geographic program compiles interviews from a range of religious and spiritual leaders around the world, adding the perspective of everyday people to paint a global portrait of faith.
23 February 2020
Against the backdrop of Pakistan's elections, this film follows the rise of powerful cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, on a mission to preserve the country's blasphemy laws, which prescribe a mandatory death sentence for disrespecting The Prophet Muhammad (P.
31 October 2019
As Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger wanted to lead the Church back to its former strength, but instead he plunged it into a deep crisis.
15 February 2012
Thomas Heise’s film reframes Pope Benedict XVI’s September 2011 visit to Erfurt not as a triumphal “Pope-mania” spectacle but as a meticulously orchestrated state ritual.
01 July 1985
An interview by Anna Maria Federici with then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in June 1985, created for Italian TV channel RAI.
28 February 2014
From PBS and Frontline: Pope Benedict made history when he announced his resignation, becoming the first Pope to step down voluntarily in six hundred years.
21 April 2025
As the world mourns Pope Francis, Mary Kennedy explores his journey from Argentina to the Vatican, examining the key themes that shaped his papacy.
