On 19 April 2005, the German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected head of the Roman Catholic church. This documentary traces the most important stages during the first 365 days of his pontificate: his inauguration, the World Youth Day in Cologne, his relationship with politicians, and his theological focus. Colleagues and critics assess his first year in office. What remains of the initial fears and hopes? What accents has Benedict XVI laid down in his first twelve months?
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