Pope Benedict XVI & Pope Francis
5 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 08, 2025
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Pope Benedict XVI shares a historical connection with Pope Francis, as both men served as head of the Catholic Church prior to the pontificate of Pope Leo XVI.
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Pope Benedict XVI: Pope Benedict XVI named Alfred Adewale Martins Archbishop of Nigeria — Lagos in 2012.
Pope Francis: Pope Francis restructured the Dicastery for Evangelization through the 2022 Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium, setting the stage for subsequent appointments.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pope Benedict XVI: Pope Leo XVI quoted a line from the late Pope Pope Benedict XVI lamenting that the world does not care for children, the poor or foreigners.
Pope Francis: Pope Leo XVI revived the tradition of offering Christmas greetings in multiple languages, a tradition abandoned by his predecessor, Pope Francis.
Dec 25, 2025 · 19 articles
International
Pope Benedict XVI: Pope Benedict XVI is mentioned as a predecessor who condemned the 'useless slaughter of war' and emphasized human dignity.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pope Benedict XVI: Pope Benedict XVI was the last pope to make a state visit to France in September 2008, making Pope Leo XVI's upcoming visit the first in 18 years.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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