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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was named Pope Benedict XVI, making him the Catholic Church's 265th pontiff. The German-born pope is expected to uphold the Church's doctrinal orthodoxy as he takes over its reins. MORE


Special Report: BBC's Tristana Moore on Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger from Germany

     

In Pictures: The New Pope

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany is the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The legacy and meaning of the name 'Benedict'

Benedict is a papal name that hasn't been used for more than 83 years. more

Pope Contenders

A look at the cardinals with the best chances of becoming the next pope. more

Next Pope will determine direction of church

The Catholic Church faces hard questions that the next pope must answer. more

White Smoke Rising: Choosing a New Pope

The church's cardinals will begin selecting a new Pope in a process that is more than 700 years old. more