He was consecrated archbishop on May 28, 1977. He was never a bishop.
Pope Benedict XVI is a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
Germany
AnswerThe Pope, currently Pope Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
Vatican City
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Joseph Alois Ratzinger - Pope Benedict XVI.
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.
John Paul II