when he became the first pope to resign and almost 600 years. he cited a quote, lack of strength of mind and body as his reason for stepping down. benedict was born in germany and grew up as the regime was gaining power. after the war. he turned to theological studies and eventually became a professor in 1951. he was ordained as a priest. as work in theology attracted the attention of the archbishop. who asked him to serve his expert assistance at the second vatican council in the sixties , and then in 1977, he was appointed archbishop of munich . three months later, he became cardinal benedict. the 16th was elected pope in 2005 following the death of his close friend, pope john paul, the second at age 78. he became the oldest newly elected pope since 1970. pope benedict the 16th dedicated his entire adult life to the church from 1951 when he was ordained a priest until resigning his pope in 2013, greg palkot, takes a look at his life and legacy. when john paul. the second di
feast day on the catholic calendar. it s the feast of mary, the holy mother of god. so on the octave of the eighth day after the birth of christ church turns her prayers and thanksgiving to god for mary and her great faith enter fulfillment of her mission in life to bring christ into the world. but now we will think of another state servants. uh someone who like mary said yes to the will of god and then did it in an exemplary way. um there s going to be, uh, reflections. i m sure from the pulpit, the preachers will talk about the legacy of this wonderful hope and but it will be unusual because certainly we , uh, began on new year s day with resolutions and prayers for the coming year. and now that will include, you know, thinking, looking back and saying are we begin our new year, but someone is missing someone that was well loved and had done such a wonderful job
Emphasizing their role as peacemakers, the Pope used his New Year's mass to call for women to be better protected. Francis has spoken out several times against domestic violence, which has increased during the pandemic.