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A look back at Pope Benedict XVI

A look back at Pope Benedict XVI

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Picture dated 07 June 1977 shows German cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (R) at the Vatican city next to Cardinals Benelli (2ndR), Gantin (C), Tomazek (2ndL) and Gappi (L). German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected 19 April 2005 to succeed Pope John Paul II, was a close confidant of the late pontiff and fellow conservative.

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WFAA

Posted on February 12, 2013 at 8:22 AM

Updated Tuesday, Feb 12 at 8:22 AM

German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected April 19, 2005, to succeed Pope John Paul II. He was a close confidant of the late pontiff and fellow conservative.

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