Download Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi Background. Following his shock resignation in february, emeritus pope benedict xvi has officially retreated to the converted mater ecclesiae convent, where he will dedicate himself to a life of private prayer in the service of the church. Archbishop ganswin, papal secretary to both pope emeritus benedict xvi and pope francis, dramatically brought the church's attention back this ancient.
President emeritus of the pontifical committee for historical sciences, brandmüller was a firm supporter of benedict xvi during his papacy, however, he has long been vocal in his criticism of benedict's decision to resign in 2013.
Benedict xvi served as pope of the roman catholic church from 2005 to 2013. Benedict xvi holds the title of pope emeritus since his resignation from the papal office. Rivalry and shared guilt combine as pope benedict xvi meets his successor, pope francis, in anthony mccarten's drama. Who will succeed the very conservative .
