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Benedict XVI.
265 th pope of the Catholic Church (2005–2013)
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Venice Bishop Dewane dies after leading 260,000 Catholics
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades and served a community of roughly 250,000 to 260,000 Catholics, has died at 76 after a brief illness. He retired earlier this year; funeral arrangements are pending.
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About Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Following his resignation, he chose to be known as "pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022.
Everything about Benedict XVI →- Occupation
- Latin Catholic priest, religious writer, university teacher, philosopher
- Position held
- prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pope, Cardinal-Bishop of Velletri-Segni, cardinal-bishop of Ostia
- Citizenship
- Germany, Vatican City, Italy
- Born
- April 16, 1927
- Died
- December 31, 2022
- Website
- http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/index.htm, https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en.html