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Were any of Pope Benedict XVI's family popes?
No, none of his family members have been pope.
What projects is Pope Benedict XVI working on?
Pope Benedict is now retired - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - and has no involvement in the governing of the Church. He spends his time in prayer, meditation, reading and writing. If he is working on any future books, he has not released that information.
Did the pope play guitar?
I have found no reference to any pope playing the guitar. However, Pope Benedict XVI is an accomplished pianist.
What was Pope Benedict XVI's favorite animal?
Cats! He loves cats! He had two, including one stray he found in Rome and kept them in his apartment until elected as pope. No resident or visitor of the Vatican is allowed to have any animals, including service animals..
Does Pope Benedict XVI have any pets?
While a cardinal he had one or two cats as pets. However, pets are not allowed anywhere in the Vatican. Even service animals are not permitted. It is unknown if an exception will be made now that Benedict is retired.
Did the current Pope Benedict XVI have any wives or children?
No, he has never been married nor had any children.
Did Pope Benedict XVI appoint any cardinals?
Yes, of the 117 cardinals who are eligible to take part in the conclave in March of 2013, Benedict appointed 67 of them.
How many cars does Pope Benedict XVI have?
The pope does not own any cars but The Vatican owns several vehicles that are at the pope's disposal.
Did Pope Benedict XVI play any sport?
No, Pope Benedict XVI did not play any sports. From a very young age he was determined to spend much of his time studying and striving to one day become a cardinal. By the time he was 12, he had joined a minor seminary -- the first step toward becoming a priest.
Does Pope Benedict have a dog?
Pope Benedict XVI has no known pets. Pets of any kind, including service animals, are not permitted in the Vatican. When he was a cardinal residing in Rome he is known to have had a cat or two but had to give them up when he moved to the Vatican.
Does Benedict XVI have children?
No, Catholic priests do not marry. Benedict XVI had neither a wife nor any children.
How can you write a letter to the Pope?
Send a letter addressed to:His Holiness, Pope FrancisApostolic Palace00120 Vatican CityThe current address of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI isHis Holiness, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVIMater Ecclesiae Monastery00120 Vatican City
