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When was Pope Benedict XVI ordained as a priest?
Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict) was ordained a priest on June 29, 1951.
What year did Joseph Ratzinger become the pope?
He was elected in the year 2005.
When did Joseph Alois Ratzinger become the pope?
April 19, 2005.
Where did Joseph Ratzinger train to become priest?
1945 he entered Saint Michael Seminary in Traunstein, later studying at the Ducal Georgianum (Herzogliches Georgianum) of the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich.
Who is Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger?
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger is the birth name of Pope Benedict XVI.
Who are Benedict XVI's parents?
Formerly Cardinal Josef Ratzinger., he was born in Bavaria to Josef[ Sr ] and Maria Ratzinger in Bavaria. His brother is also a priest. Fr. Georg Ratzzinger was choirmaster at Regensburg Cathedral , also in Germany. Pope Benedict VI's parents are Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. and Maria Ratzinger.
Who are the parents of Pope Benedict the XVI?
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was the third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr., a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner).
How did Joseph Ratzinger become a pope?
He was elected in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel by the College of Cardinals.
What is the real name of the late pope?
Pope Benedict XVI, who is now retired, was named Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
When did Joseph Ratzinger become a cardinal?
He was raised to the rank of cardinal on June 27, 1977, by Pope Paul VI.
What did Joseph Ratzinger do?
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.
What was Pope Benedict XVI's original name?
He was named Josef Alois Ratzinger at birth.
