Pope benedict 16 biography of michael jackson

Benedict XVI was the 265th man to lead the Catholic Church and the 16th to assume the papal name “Benedict.”

He was the oldest pope to have taken reign of the papacy since Clement XII in 1730.

This article will focus on his personal life, time with the church and notable aspects of his papacy to make it easier for students to learn and retain.

Early Life, World War II and Education.

Joseph Ratzinger was the third of Joseph Sr.

and Maria Ratzinger’s three children. After a visit from Cardinal Michael von Faulhaber, when he was only five years old, Joseph was so enthralled with Cardinal Faulhaber’s attire that he decided he wanted to become a cardinal.

Pope benedict 16 biography of michael jackson

Joseph’s childhood was plagued with harassment due to his family’s anti-Nazi politics; this became worse upon turning 14 years old and being drafted into the Hitler Youth. Joseph did his best to become as unproductive as he could.

A few years later, while studying in seminary, Joseph was