During his pontificate he published three encyclicals: God is Love, Saved through hope y Charity in truth.
On February 11, 2013, at age 85, Benedict XVI became the first Pope in give up in 600 years.
After his resignation, he who is considered one of the greatest theologians in the history of the Catholic Church, resided in the monastery Mother of the Churcha small convent located inside the Vatican, dedicating her life to prayer and study.