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Pope Benedict XVI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April until his resignation on 28 February Benedict's election as pope occurred in the papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Upon his resignation, Benedict chose to be known as See more.


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On Tuesday morning, 19 April , two ballots of the Conclave produced no election.

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Self-Presentation of His Eminence Card.
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Previously published as: Cardinal Ratzinger: the Vatican's enforcer of faith, Growing up in Hitler's shadow -- An erstwhile liberal -- All roads lead to Rome -- Authentic .