Benedict XVI
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
Official name : Joseph Ratzinger
Nationality : Germany
Pope from : 2005-2013
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Origin/meaning
The Moor's Head is from the Arms of the Archdiocese of München-Freising. The Bear alludes to St Korbinian founder of the Diocese of Freising. Both indicating the time Cardinal Ratzinger served as Archbishop of München-Freising 1977-1982.
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