Islam has been reborn, in part because of the new material … - Benedict XVI

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Islam has been reborn, in part because of the new material wealth acquired by the Islamic countries, but mainly because of people's conviction that Islam can provide a valid spiritual foundation to their lives. Such a foundation seems to have eluded old Europe, which, despite its enduring political and economic power, seems to be on the road to decline and fall.

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Pope Benedict XVI (born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 1 January 2023) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the head of the Church and the sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II on 2 April 2005. Benedict chose to be known by the title "pope emeritus" upon his resignation.

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Native Name: Benedictus PP. XVI

Alternative Names: Pope Benedict XVI • Josef Ratzinger • Benedetto XVI • Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI • Joseph Alois Ratzinger • Pope Benedictus XVI • Benedictus XVI • Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger • Joseph Ratzinger

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