German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected as the new leader of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics, taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
A staunch supporter of his predecessor, John Paul II, the new pontif has met with worldwide joy and apprehension in equal measures.
A conclave of 115 cardinal-electors from 52 countries made the decision in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Tuesday (19 April), in their fourth ballot.
Pope Benedict XVI (78) is the oldest man to becom...
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