Anti-war pontiff inspires Ratzinger

Victor Simpson, The Vatican

Anti-war pontiff inspires Ratzinger
Thu, 21 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

To honour him, Joseph Ratzinger chose the same name.

Ratzinger told cardinals he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, known for tireless efforts to help refugees and reunite a world divided by the Great War, an archbishop said.

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