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Is Pope Benedict German

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

Pope Benedict XVI was born in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria so yes, he is German.
Yes, he was born and raised in Bavaria. He was also a member of the Hitler Youth before and during the war.

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∙ 11y ago

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What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?

Pope Benedict XVI is German.

Is Pope Benedict XVI Polish?

Pope Benedict XVI was actually German.

Is Pope Benedict XVI Polish or German?

German.

Is Pope Benedict XVI English or French?

Pope Benedict is German and his real name is Ratzinger

Is the pope British?

No, the current (2014) Pope Francis is not British, he is from Argentina.No, Pope Benedict XVI is German.

What is Pope Benedict XVI native language?

German.

What is the name of the current German pope?

There is only one pope and he rules the Church from the Vatican. In 2014 that pope is Pope Francis. Individual countries do not have popes. The pope before him was Pope Benedict XVI who was German.

What nicknames does Pope Benedict XVI go by?

Pope Benedict XVI goes by The Enforcer, God's Rottweiler, Bene, The German Shepherd, and Benny 16.

In what city was the German pope born?

Pope Benedict XVI was born in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany.

What nationality is last named pope?

The current pope, Francis, is from Argentina. Pope Benedict, his predecessor, was German. Pope John Paul II was Polish.

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.

Was Pope Benedict XVI born in Chicoutimi Quebec?

No, Pope Benedict XVI (Josef Alois Ratzinger) was born on April 16, 1927 at Southeastern German state of Bavaria.

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