16 years ago today, after white smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel and the bells rang in celebration, Pope Benedict XVI stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the Church's newest pope. The new pope called himself "a simple and humble labourer in the vineyard of the Lord." Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, on this special day, we pray for you and are inspired by your faith and teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church! #PopeBendictXVI #Pope #PapalConclave #Catholic #PopeBenedict #Spirituality #Faith #Tradition