Pope Benedict XVI

The biography delves into the life of Pope Benedict XVI, exploring his early years in Bavaria and experiences during World War II. It highlights his academic journey, including his role as chief theological advisor during the Second Vatican Council and his subsequent shift towards a more orthodox Catholicism after the 1968 student riots. Appointed Archbishop of Munich and later Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, his decisions are positioned to significantly influence both the Catholic Church and the broader world.