Georg Ratzinger
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There is, for example, a study room and a small library and there is also a room for when his brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, comes to visit
He no longer has strength. He is going through the natural process of aging, as am I. My brother wants more tranquility for his old age. With the advance of his age, his strength is declining
He has been thinking about it for several months ... He concluded that his powers are falling victim to age.More quotes »
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Pope Emeritus Benedict Relieved to Have Weight of the Church Off His Shoulders
Pope Emeritus Benedict is “relieved” to be free of the “weight” of the Church, his brother says. Father Georg Ratzinger told the Daily Telegraph that his younger brother is happy in his retirement. The former Pope Benedict spends from Patheos Blogs Read more »
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Benedict: Thank God I'm Not Pope!
Father Georg Ratzinger, himself a priest, told the Daily Telegraph his younger brother was "very happy" to be living at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer retreat south of Rome he moved to after stepping down in February, becoming the first pope to resign from Real Clear Religion Read more »
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Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from Pope Francis
Vatican City, Apr 16, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis made a phone call on the morning of April 16 to wish a happy 86th birthday to his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The Holy Father also sent greetings to Benedict’s brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzi from Catholic News Agency Read more »
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Francis is 'plenty tough enough' to lead, says Pope's sister
Ituzaingó, Argentina – Though there aren’t yet hard numbers to back it up, it’s a good bet that the single most interviewed human being on the planet since March 13, 2013, has been a simple 64-year-old housewife in the Argentine city of Ituzaingó, about from The New Advent Read more »
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TOON: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns After Too Many Scandals?
¡Hasta luego, Benedicto! In an (almost) never before seen move, Pope Benedict XVI, announced he would resign on Feb. 28. He cited health concerns as the reason for his departure. Although many were shocked by the news, the Pope's brother Georg Ratzinger, from The Huffington Post Read more »
