![Pope Benedict XVI / Pope John Paul II | Big Shoes to Fill: 14 Who Followed in the Footsteps of Legendary Leaders | TIME.com Pope Benedict XVI / Pope John Paul II | Big Shoes to Fill: 14 Who Followed in the Footsteps of Legendary Leaders | TIME.com](https://newsfeed.time.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/05/popes.jpg?w=600)
Pope Benedict XVI / Pope John Paul II | Big Shoes to Fill: 14 Who Followed in the Footsteps of Legendary Leaders | TIME.com
![Pope Benedict XVI holds a portrait of late Pope John Paul II as he meets the faithful at Wadowice May 27, 2006. Pope Benedict paid an emotional visit to the birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI holds a portrait of late Pope John Paul II as he meets the faithful at Wadowice May 27, 2006. Pope Benedict paid an emotional visit to the birthplace of](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D2GEMF/pope-benedict-xvi-holds-a-portrait-of-late-pope-john-paul-ii-as-he-meets-the-faithful-at-wadowice-may-27-2006-pope-benedict-paid-an-emotional-visit-to-the-birthplace-of-his-predecessor-john-paul-vi-on-saturday-and-told-poles-he-was-praying-that-their-favourite-son-would-move-swiftly-towards-catholic-sainthood-2D2GEMF.jpg)
Pope Benedict XVI holds a portrait of late Pope John Paul II as he meets the faithful at Wadowice May 27, 2006. Pope Benedict paid an emotional visit to the birthplace of
![Benedict says he did not expect papacy, accepted it as duty to cardinals | National Catholic Reporter Benedict says he did not expect papacy, accepted it as duty to cardinals | National Catholic Reporter](https://www.ncronline.org/files/styles/article_slideshow/public/stories/images/20110118cnsbr04258.jpg?itok=T27NOwzQ)
Benedict says he did not expect papacy, accepted it as duty to cardinals | National Catholic Reporter
![From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI: An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the Beginning of a New One, and the Future of the Church: Mary Ann Walsh: From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI: An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the Beginning of a New One, and the Future of the Church: Mary Ann Walsh:](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ATD5YEJ0L.jpg)
From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI: An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the Beginning of a New One, and the Future of the Church: Mary Ann Walsh:
![ASK | Writings of three popes reveal a lesson from the Holy Spirit | Articles | Archdiocese of St Louis ASK | Writings of three popes reveal a lesson from the Holy Spirit | Articles | Archdiocese of St Louis](http://www.archstl.org/Portals/0/Articles/3416/bbfa3128-b30c-44ca-9714-fa3cfee7c9e3.jpg)
ASK | Writings of three popes reveal a lesson from the Holy Spirit | Articles | Archdiocese of St Louis
![Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets a Cardinal during the historic double canonization ceremony for..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-48168197 | agefotostock Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets a Cardinal during the historic double canonization ceremony for..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-48168197 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/7dc325d5b3c8c1e1653978124c9b9f16/pah-48168197.jpg)
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets a Cardinal during the historic double canonization ceremony for..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-48168197 | agefotostock
![Inspirational Quotes by St. Pope John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis - YouTube Inspirational Quotes by St. Pope John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0YxZBciGlu8/maxresdefault.jpg)