Topic summary
Inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI
Early life and church career
Papacy
Theology and writings
Magisterial documents
Church governance and liturgy
Ecumenism and interfaith relations
Resignation, death, and legacy
The papal inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI took place on 24 April 2005. This inauguration was the first one in over 25 years, since the inauguration of Pope John Paul II. Representatives from many countries and denominations were present, including King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophie of Spain, Prince Philip of Britain, and Jeb Bush, representing his brother, President George W. Bush.