He was consecrated archbishop on May 28, 1977. He was never a bishop.
Pope Benedict XVI is a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
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AnswerThe Pope, currently Pope Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
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Joseph Alois Ratzinger - Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Fr. Joseph Ratzinger was appointed archbishop of Munich and Friesing on March 24, 1977 and was ordained as a bishop on May 28, 1977. He was elevated to cardinal on June 27, 1977 and elected pope, taking the name Benedict XVI on April 19, 2005.