Photo Gallery: Bavaria, Germany 2
Ein deutscher Papst
A German Pope: Papst Benedikt XVI
Pope Benedict XVI - Joseph Ratzinger
The former Catholic cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger, became pope in April 2005. Ratzinger was born in this house in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria on April 16, 1927. The infant Ratzinger only lived in Marktl for about two years, but the town made him an honorary citizen (Ehrenbürger) in 1997. Also see a closer view of the plaque next to the entrance.
Das Geburtshaus des Papstes
The house in which the pope was born
in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany
Foto © Hyde Flippo
CLOSER > View of the Plaque (die Gedenktafel)
ARTICLE > Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVI
Trivia: The Bavarian spelling of Papst (pope) uses a "b": Pabst. That spelling is also seen in the German surname Pabst and the old American beer brand "Pabst Blue Ribbon."
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