He was raised to the rank of cardinal on June 27, 1977, by Pope Paul VI.
His title was Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger and Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as dean of the College of Cardinals.
Joseph Ratzinger (Now Benedict XVI) was created cardinal on June 27th, 1977 by Pope Paul VI
If you are referring to Joseph Ratzinger, the father of Benedict, he was a police officer. If you are referring to Benedict, before he was pope he was a cardinal and member of the Roman Curia.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger or Pope Benedict XVI
He has never been married. Priests, including cardinals and popes.
His name was Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Pope Benedict XVI was formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Being a German, he does speak German, as well as several other languages.
He was elected in the year 2005.
April 19, 2005.
He was ordained on June 29, 1951.
Pope Francis was elevated to cardinal on February 21, 2001, by Pope John Paul II.
His title was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and, as well, Dean of the College of Cardinals.