Is papa benedictor xvi a cathoric church leader -a free mason member?

Pope Benedict XVI, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, was not a member of the Freemasons. The Catholic Church officially opposes Freemasonry, viewing it as incompatible with Catholic teachings. Throughout his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI upheld traditional Church doctrines, including the stance against Freemasonry.