Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVIserved as pope of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. He was elected pope on 19 April 2005, was inaugurated on 24 April 2005 and resigned from the office on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election occurred in a papal conclave following the death of Pope John Paul II...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth16 April 1927
CityMarktl, Germany
CountryGermany
Pope Benedict XVI quotes about
catholic german-shepherds good-shepherd
We were looking for a 'good shepherd,' and instead we got a German shepherd.
proof
Est autem fides sperandarum substantia rerum, argumentum non apparentium. – Faith is the hypostasis of things hoped for; the proof of things not seen.
environmental gods-creation world
Today the great gift of God's Creation is exposed to serious dangers and lifestyles which can degrade it. Environmental pollution is making particularly unsustainable the lives of the poor of the world ... we must pledge ourselves to take care of creation and to share its resources in solidarity.
thankfulness able bears
Thanks to being profoundly rooted in Christ, he was able to bear a burden which transcends merely human abilities.
encouragement charity persevere
I send them my warmest encouragement to persevere in the patience and charity of Christ.