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What is the Pope Benedict XVI's first name?
Pope Benedict's first name is Joseph.
What is the Pope Benedict XVI's mother's name?
Maria Ratzinger was the name of Pope Benedict's mother.
How many popes have had the name Pope Benedict before Pope Benedict XVI?
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
Why is Pope Benedict called Pope Benedict even though it is not his real name?
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
What will Pope Benedict's title and name be when he retires?
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
What did Pope Benedict finish?
Which Pope Benedict? There have been 16 popes by that name.
Why did Pope Benedict chose his name?
He chose the name Benedict to honor two individuals he greatly admired - Saint Benedict of Nursia and Pope Benedict XV.
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title and name be when he retires?
His title and name will be Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What was Pope Benedict VIII's birth name?
Pope Benedict was named Theophylactus at birth.
What will be Pope Benedict's name when he retires?
He will be known as His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What was Pope Benedict XVI's name when he was born?
Pope Benedict was born Josef Alois Ratzinger.
Is Pope Benedict XVI English or French?
Pope Benedict is German and his real name is Ratzinger
