Posts Tagged ‘Monsignor Georg Ratzinger’

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has celebrated his 91st birthday. Joined by his 94-year-old brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, Benedict began the day by celebrating a Latin Mass. “Then he had breakfast and immediately after sang a beautiful song, which is always important for him,” Archbishop Georg Ganswein said. Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for Read more

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI’s ill – isn’t he?

Monday, February 19th, 2018

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI’s health is currently under the spotlight. The question is whether he is ill or not. His brother, 94 year-old Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, says the Pope emeritus is suffering from a nerve disease, which is paralyzing him little by little. Georg says the illness forces Benedict to use a wheelchair more often. Read more