On This Day: Pope John Paul II appoints Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict... (1981)
On November 25, 1981: Pope John Paul II appoints Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict XVI) Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith.
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