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What was Pope Benedict XVI's title before?
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.
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.
When did Joseph Ratzinger become a cardinal?
He was raised to the rank of cardinal on June 27, 1977, by Pope Paul VI.
What was Pope Benedict XVI's name before he was pope?
His name was Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Roman Catholic Pope elected in 2005?
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger or Pope Benedict XVI
Does Pope Benedict have a sister called Mary?
His sister, Maria Ratzinger, never married and cared for the household of then Cardinal Ratzinger until her death in 1991.
When did Benedict XVI become a cardinal?
Joseph Ratzinger (Now Benedict XVI) was created cardinal on June 27th, 1977 by Pope Paul VI
Does Pope Ratzinger speak German?
Pope Benedict XVI was formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Being a German, he does speak German, as well as several other languages.
What was Benedict XVI's name before he became the pope?
His title was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and, as well, Dean of the College of Cardinals.
Does Pope Benedict XVI - Joseph Ratzinger - have a nephew named Hans Ratzinger?
No, he had no nieces or nephews as is neither his brother or sister ever married.
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.
What were the names of Pope Benedict's siblings?
Benedict has 1 brother and 1 sister. Georg is still alive and is a priest. His sister Maria died in 1991
