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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.
Did Pope Benedict XVI ever dream when he was younger of becoming pope?
Yes like anyone else.
When did Pope Benedict first drive the Popemobile?
Pope Benedict XVI held a pilots license but never had a drivers license so it is unlikely he ever drove the Popemobile.
Will Benedict XVI ever be the pope again?
No, it is highly unlikely that Benedict would agree to accept the Chair of Peter again.
Was there ever a layman elected pope?
Yes, in the year 1026, Romanus, brother of Pope Benedict VIII, was elected pope upon the death of Benedict. Romanus was a layman, and essentially paid a large sum to get elected.
What are some major accomplishments of Pope Benedict IX?
Another answer from our community:Pope Benedict IX practised and endorsed paedophilia within the Catholic priesthood. Prior to Benedict IX, it was considered wrong for priests to abuse little boys.
Was Pope Benedict VI a Mason?
No pope has ever been a member of the Masons. Being a member incurs automatic excommunication. Benedict VI was pope in the years 973 and 974 and could not have been a Mason since that group was not formed until the 15th century.
Which pope was elected three separate times?
Pope Benedict IX was pope three times and was, perhaps, the most vile and disgusting individual to ever fill the shoes of Saint Peter.
What was the Pope before the current one named?
As of March 13, 2013, the name of the Catholic pope is Francis (Pope Francis); Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio was elected as pope. The one before him was Pope Benedict XVI elected in April 2005 but abdicated in February 2013 due to old age and exhaustion.
Was there ever a pope that was married?
St. Peter, the first Pope, brought Christ to see his in-laws, so one can infer that the first Pope was married. Priestly celibacy was never mandatory until much much later, though always heartily encouraged.
When did Pope Benedict XVI's brother become a priest or did he ever become one?
Both were ordained together on June 29, 1951.
Why did Pope Benedict XVI want to join the Church?
He had no choice. He was baptized a Catholic shortly after he was born and has been a Catholic ever since.
