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Does Pope Benedict have children?
Pope Benedict was never married nor did he father any children.
Does Pope Benedict have any brothers or sisters?
He has a brother Georg, who is a priest, and a sister, Maria, who died several years ago.
What influence did the Hitler Youth have on Pope Benedict if any?
It had no influence because Benedict refused to attend any meetings.
Does the Pope Benedict XVI have any sisters or brothers?
He has one brother, George, who is a priest, and had one sister, Maria, who passed away several years ago.
Why is Pope Benedict a disciple?
Any follower of Christ is a disciple.
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.
Does Pope Benedict XVI have any brothers or sisters?
He had a sister called Mara but she die in 1991. I'm not quite sure about his brother though but he did have a brother ------ His brother is Georg Ratzinger
Did the pope play guitar?
I have found no reference to any pope playing the guitar. However, Pope Benedict XVI is an accomplished pianist.
Does Pope Benedict report to Pope Shenouda III?
Pope Shenouda III is a patriarch of the Orthodox Church so would neither hear Pope Benedict's confession nor would Benedict hear his. Any priest or bishop of the pope's choosing can hear his confession but the identities are always kept confidential.
How does Pope Benedict continue the Apostolic Church?
The apostolic Church is the Catholic Church which Our Blessed Lord founded on the apostle Peter, and his successors. Pope Benedict is the current holder in direct succession to the office.
Can a pope's family visit him in the Vatican?
Yes, if the pope has any surviving family members, they are able to visit him. Pope Benedict's brother would occasionally visit.
