Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was a German theologian and influential leader of the Catholic Church. He served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 1981 to 2005, overseeing church teachings and doctrine. In 2005, he became Pope Benedict XVI, guiding the Church through various spiritual and doctrinal challenges. Known for his intellectual rigor, he emphasized faith, reason, and tradition, seeking to preserve core Catholic beliefs amid modern changes. His leadership aimed to promote doctrinal clarity and moral integrity within the global Catholic community.