7 years, 10 months and 9 days - That was the length of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s pontificate. During his pontificate, Benedict made 24 Apostolic Journeys abroad; participated in 3 World Youth Days and 2 World Meetings of Families; wrote 3 encyclicals, an Apostolic Constitution, 3 Apostolic Exhortations; convoked 4 Synods; created 84 cardinals; proclaimed 45 saints and 855 blesseds (among them Pope John Paul II). His desire to bring "God back to the centre" was evident in all of his a

Pope Benedict XVI will always be remembered by Catholics around the world as a pope who led his flock with utmost humility and faithfulness. Here are a few milestones in his remarkable life. | Shalom World News