Pope Benedict XVI Custom MedalAvailable in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold Filled. Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3 4 inch Standard: 3 4 x 1 2 inch Charm: 1 2 x 1 4 inch Formerly Joseph Ratzinger, he taught theology at several schools in Germany before being named Archbishop in 1977. After the passing of Pope John Paul II in 2005, Ratzinger was elected pope and ordained as Benedict XVI. He advocated against relativism before his resignation in 2013 due to