Diocesan bishopA diocesan bishop, within various Christian traditions, is a bishop or archbishop in pastoral charge of a diocese or archdiocese. In relation to other bishops, a diocesan bishop may be a suffragan, a metropolitan (if an archbishop) or a primate. They may also hold various other positions such as being a cardinal or patriarch.
Gender-neutral titleA gender neutral title is a title that does not indicate the gender identity, whatever it may be, of the person being formally addressed. Honorifics are used in situations when it is inappropriate to refer to someone only by their first or last name, such as when addressing a letter, or when introducing the person to others.
LatinLatin (lingua Latina or Latinum) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area around Rome, Italy. Through the expansion of the Roman Republic, it became the dominant language in the Italian Peninsula and subsequently throughout the Roman Empire.Auxiliary bishopAn auxiliary bishop is a Catholic or Eastern Orthodox bishop assigned to assist a diocesan bishop in meeting the pastoral and administrative needs of the diocese. Auxiliary bishops can also be titular bishops of sees that no longer exist as territorial jurisdictions.RetirementRetirement is the withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from one's active working life. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours or workload. Many people choose to retire when they are elderly or incapable of doing their job for health reasons.
Community of ChristChristian denomination within the Latter-day Saint movementThe Community of Christ (CofC), known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS) from 1872 to 2001, is a US-based international church, and is the second-largest denomination in the Latter Day Saint movement after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The church reports approximately 250,000 members in 1,100 congregations in 59 countries.
Title of honorA title of honor or honorary title is a title bestowed upon individuals or organizations as an award in recognition of their merits. Sometimes the title bears the same or nearly the same name as a title of authority, but the person bestowed does not have to carry out any duties, except for ceremonial ones. The title may sometimes be temporary, only valid for the individual's visit or for a single day, though they can also be permanent titles.
JudaismJudaism (Hebrew: יַהֲדוּת, romanized: Yahăḏūṯ) is an Abrahamic, monotheistic, ethnic religion that comprises the collective spiritual, cultural, and legal traditions of the Jewish people. Religious Jews regard Judaism as their means of observing the Mosaic covenant, which they believe was established between God and the Jewish people. The religion is considered one of the earliest monotheistic religions.
Bishops in the Catholic ChurchIn the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordainedminister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders and is responsible for teaching doctrine, governing Catholics in his jurisdiction, sanctifying the world and representing the church. Catholics trace the origins of the office of bishop to the apostles, who it is believed were endowed with a special charism and office by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
ObituaryAn obituary ( for short) is an article about a recently deceased person. Newspapers often publish obituaries as news articles. Although obituaries tend to focus on positive aspects of the subject's life, this is not always the case. According to Nigel Farndale, the Obituaries Editor of The Times, obituaries ought to be "balanced accounts" written in a "deadpan" style, and should not read like a hagiography.
Pope Benedict XVIHead of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013OrdersOrdination29 June 1951by Michael von FaulhaberConsecration28 May 1977by Josef StanglCreated cardinal27 June 1977by Paul VIRankCardinal priest (1977–1993)Cardinal bishop (1993–2005)Personal detailsBornJoseph Alois Ratzinger(1927-04-16)16 April 1927Marktl, GermanyDied31 December 2022(2022-12-31) (aged 95)Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, Vatican CityBuriedVatican Grottoes, St. Peter's BasilicaEducationLudwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMottoCooperatores veritatis(Latin for 'Cooperators of the truth')SignatureCoat of armsPhilosophical workEraContemporary philosophyRegionWestern philosophySchoolAugustinianismNouvelle théologieMain interestsChristian theologyEcclesiologyNotable worksJesus of NazarethIntroduction to ChristianityEschatologyDeus caritas estNotable ideasRejection of dehellenizationHermeneutic of continuityOrdination historyOther popes named BenedictEarly life and church careerEarly lifeArchbishop of Munich and FreisingPrefect of the CDFDominus IesusPontifical Biblical CommissionInternational Theological CommissionDean of the College of CardinalsPapacy2005 conclavePapal inaugurationPastoral visitsUnited StatesUnited KingdomCardinals createdCanonizationsBeatificationsCeremonial of Benedict XVIChristmas AlbumTheology and writingsTheologyBibliographyIntroduction to ChristianityEschatology: Death and Eternal LifeTruth and ToleranceThe Ratzinger ReportThe Spirit of the LiturgyJesus of NazarethFrom the Baptism in the Jordan to the TransfigurationHoly WeekThe Infancy NarrativesMagisterial documentsDeus caritas estSacramentum caritatisSpe salviCaritas in veritateVerbum DominiChurch governance and liturgySummorum PontificumAnglicanorum coetibusPapal election reforms of Pope Benedict XVIPontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationVatileaks scandalEcumenism and interfaith relationsEcumenismJudaismIslamRegensburg lectureResignation, death, and legacyResignation of Pope Benedict XVIPope emeritus2013 conclaveMater Ecclesiae MonasteryDeath and funeral of Pope Benedict XVIBenevacantismRelated8661 RatzingerCoat of arms of Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013.
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