Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died.
VATICAN CITY— Here are highlights from his life.
April 19, 2005: Elected 265th pope in one of the fastest conclaves in history. Choosing name Benedict XVI, he says he is merely a “simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.”Aug. 18-21, 2005: First foreign trip, to World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany.Dec. 25, 2005: First encyclical “God is Love” signed. Released Jan. 25, 2006.Sept.
April 20, 2008: During visit to United States, prays for victims of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks at ground zero. March 17, 2009: En route to Cameroon, tells reporters aboard papal plane that condoms are not the solution to AIDS and can make problem worse, prompting widespread criticism. May 1, 2010: Orders major overhaul of Legion of Christ after Vatican investigation determines founder was a fraud.
Oct. 6, 2012 Pope’s former butler is convicted on charges he stole the pontiff’s private letters and leaked them to a journalist. April 28, 2014: Joins Francis on altar to canonize St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII, the first time a reigning and retired pope celebrate Mass together.
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