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Lot #261
Pope Benedict XVI

The first Pope to resign in nearly six centuries

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The first Pope to resign in nearly six centuries

Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on April 16, Holy Saturday, 1927, in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany, Benedict was elected 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on April 19, 2005 and resigned on February 28, 2013. Cardstock 4 x 6 photo as a cardinal, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Joseph Card. Ratzinger.” In fine condition, with signature a shade or two light. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #406 - Ended April 17, 2013