Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has admitted to providing false testimony during an investigation into sexual abuse in Germany’s Catholic Church.
Summary
- The life of German Pope Benedict XVI ‘We are pope’ “We are pope” reads the headline of Germany’s leading tabloid, “Bild.”
- The life of German Pope Benedict XVI ‘Scourge’ of sexual violence Pope Benedict did try to address the issue of sexual abuse, including reaching out to victims.
- The life of German Pope Benedict XVI Criticism from Germany On his third visit to Germany, Benedict XVI was received by adoring crowds, such as here in Erfurt.
- The life of German Pope Benedict XVI Collision course with Islam At the carnival parade in Mainz in 2007, Benedict XVI was depicted driving into a mosque in his popemobile.
- The life of German Pope Benedict XVI Historic decision In February 2013, Benedict XVI resigned from his offices as pope and bishop of Rome for health and age reasons.