Anti-war pontiff inspires Ratzinger

Victor Simpson, The Vatican

Anti-war pontiff inspires Ratzinger

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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