Pope Benedict XVI served as leader of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. Before assuming leadership positions in the church, Pope Benedict had a long academic career as a theologian. When he resigned from the papacy, citing advanced age, he became the first pope to do so without external pressure since 1294. This compelling book offers a complete biography of Pope Benedict XVI. Chapters include a discussion of his relationship with the church and family , and his history as a priest and scholar.