Pope Benedict XVI was formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Being a German, he does speak German, as well as several other languages.
Pope Benedict is German and his real name is Ratzinger
He was a police officer. Joseph Ratzinger Senior was a German civil servant, and Police Officer.
Pope Benedict XVI is the only pope with the name of Josef Ratzinger.
Pope Benedict XVI's brother's name is Rev. Georg Ratzinger, Priest.Georg Ratzinger, PA is a German Catholic priest and musician, known for his work as the conductor of the Regensburger Domspatzen, the cathedral choir of Regensburg, Germany. He is the elder brother of the retired Pope, Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI, who is now retired, was named Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Maria Ratzinger.
No, Pope Benedict XVI (Josef Alois Ratzinger) was born on April 16, 1927 at Southeastern German state of Bavaria.
Pope Benedict was the son of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr., and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner).
Pope Benedict's real name is Joseph Ratzinger.
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger is the birth name of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Joseph Alois Ratzinger is known as Pope Benedict XVI.