AD 2005–2013
Benedict XVI
The first pope to resign freely since 1294; he tightened canonical procedures against abuse while facing criticism over earlier handling of cases.
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- Years served
- AD 2005–2013
- Biography
- A theologian and former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Benedict wrote on love, hope and the person of Jesus, widened access to the older Roman rite, and resigned in 2013.
- Historical context
- Secularisation in Europe and the deepening abuse crisis.
- Major events
- Deus Caritas Est (2005) and Spe Salvi (2007)
- Summorum Pontificum (2007)
- Resignation, 28 February 2013
- Historical significance
- The first pope to resign freely since 1294; he tightened canonical procedures against abuse while facing criticism over earlier handling of cases.
Sources and References
- Deus Caritas Est (2005)vatican.va