Benedict XVI

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Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was selected as 265th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005 by the College of Cardinals convened in Vatican City, who in turn took the name Benedict XVI. At age 78 Benedict XVI is the oldest Pope chosen since Clement XII, who became pontiff in 1730 and is known as a hardworking, shy, soft-spoken man who is self-effacing.

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John Paul II

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A biography is presented of John Paul II, the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the Sovereign of the State of Vatican City. The Pope was elected in 1978 and has been credited with redefining the papacy. His conservative stance on theological issues has been criticized.

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John Paul II, Pope

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