Pope Benedict XVI: A life and legacy

Heart and Soul by BBC

Jan 9, 202326:29Religion & Spirituality

In this special programme to mark the death of Pope Benedict XVI, Colm Flynn explores the life story of the gentle German academic who became the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics all over the world. The 95-year...

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