Pope Benedict was born Josef Alois Ratzinger.
Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger
Pope Benedict's real name is Joseph Ratzinger.
Pope Benedict XVI was born Josef Alois Ratzinger on April 16, 1927.
Pope Benedict's first name is Joseph.
Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Bavaria, Germany on April 16 1927.
Pope Benedict XVI was named Josef Alois Ratzinger at birth.
Maria Ratzinger was the name of Pope Benedict's mother.
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
The current pope is Pope Francis and his birth name was Jorge.
Which Pope Benedict? There have been 16 popes by that name.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI