Pope Benedict XVI never learned how to drive a car in his life. He never saw the need for driving around in a car, because he grew up in areas where cars could not be used well. Accordingly, he always relied on other people to drive him.
However, Pope Benedict XVI is a licensed pilot who can legally fly small-engine planes or helicopters. He is one of the oldest licensed pilots in the world. He puts the license to good use by way of flying the Vatican’s official helicopter to official functions and official residences.
He is also a well-read scholar who has published forty books on spiritual matters. Holds a doctorate degree and a habilitation qualification in theology studies that demonstrate his ability to do serious scholarly research. This scholarly ability made him very popular in and among European religious scholars. He made quite the mark in his field of study.
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