Pope Benedict XVI's Life In PhotosFrom the Hitler Youth to @Pontifex. A look back at Joseph Ratzinger's ascension to Pope, as he prepares to resign the title.By by Jessica TestaBuzzFeed News ReporterPosted on February 11, 2013, 2:01 pmTwitterFacebookLink 1932: 1944: 1951: Mid-1950s: 1958: 1960s: 1971: 1977: 1980: 1982: 1985: 1986: 1990: 1993: 1999: 2002: 2005: 2008: 2012: