Perhaps no individual shaped the modern Catholic Church like Pope Benedict XVI, first as a priest and theologian at the Second Vatican Council, then as a bishop and cardinal working closely alongside Pope John Paul II, then as pope, historically resigning eight years after his election. George Weigel, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the author of multiple books on contemporary Catholicism, discusses Joseph Ratzinger's unique influence and extensive collaboration with John Paul II, ushering the church into the 21st century.

01:04 - Personal memories of Pope Benedict
03:08 - How Joseph Ratzinger met Pope John Paul II and found a common perspective.
09:45 - Why debates remain about Vatican II, despite Benedict offering a definitive interpretation
11:40 - Why Pope Benedict is viewed by many as a disciplinarian who was not open to dialogue
16:55 - Pope Benedict's handling of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church
*Note: An investigation into sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising released Jan. 21, 2022 found that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had mishandled cases of clergy sexually abusing minors during his time as Archbishop of Munich. Here's what you need to know about this story: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith...
19:15 - What is Pope Benedict's legacy?

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