Mgr. Georg Ratzinger Brother of Former Pope Benedict XVI Died Age 96

The life and work of Mgr. Georg Ratzinger

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Georg Ratzinger PA (15 January 1924 – 1 July 2020) was a German Catholic priest and musician, known for his work as the conductor of the Regensburger Domspatzen, the cathedral choir of Regensburg, Germany. He was the elder brother of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger). His grand-uncle was the German politician Georg Ratzinger.

Domspatzen directorship

He completed his studies in 1957 and became chorus director in his home parish in Traunstein.[2] In February 1964 he was made musical director, Domkapellmeister, at St. Peters Cathedral in Regensburg, thereby becoming the chorus master of the cathedral choir, the Regensburger Domspatzen.[7]

In 1977 Ratzinger conducted the Domspatzen at his brother Joseph's consecration as Archbishop of Munich and Freising.[8] They sang in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at her state visit in 1978, and at Pope John Paul II's visit to Munich in 1980.[8] They also gave a concert for the state guests at the NATO summit in 1982 under the auspices of then German president Karl Carstens.[8]

In 2010 Ratzinger indicated he would be prepared to testify to aid investigations into claims of abuse at the Regensburger Domspatzen choir in Germany.[9] The Regensburg Diocese said that a former singer came forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the early 1960s, predating Ratzinger's tenure from 1964 to 1994.[8]

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He knew.

World - Ex-papal visit
Former pope Benedict in Germany to visit ailing brother
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The unexpected trip to the Bavarian city of Regensburg was described as "a private visit" made necessary by the deteriorating health of Benedict's 96-year-old brother Georg Ratzinger, said a spokesman for the Regensburg bishopric.

"It might be the last time the brothers see each other in this world," Clemens Neck told AFP.

The Vatican confirmed the trip and said the only other time 93-year-old Benedict had left the Vatican since his resignation was a visit to the Castel Gandolfo papal palace outside Rome.

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May he rest in peace.

Goodbye old Mgr. Ratzinger.

Was his quick trip to Germany Pope Benedict’s last cameo?

ROME – Joseph Ratzinger, better known as Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, now at the ripe age of 93, is scheduled to return to Rome this morning after a quick trip to Regensburg to visit his ailing 96-year-old brother – a trip which, given his increasing frailty and desire to keep a low profile, has been described by many observers as his last ‘cameo’.

Benedict’s older brother, Georg Ratzinger, reportedly is seriously ill and, perhaps, near death. The Ratzinger brothers are known to be close, so it would be hard to imagine Benedict would miss the opportunity to say goodbye.

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Though many assumed Benedict would at least stay through his brother’s death and funeral, his return Monday means that much like the Diocese of Regensburg said at the beginning of Benedict’s visit, this was likely “the last time that the two brothers, Georg and Joseph Ratzinger, see each other in this world.”

It also implies that Benedict is unlikely to travel again, even when his brother passes and is laid to rest, meaning this could very well have been Benedict’s last public appearance.

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RIP

There is a message here...research their priest-politician Uncle's books and papers...these people are likely not who they say they are. Why was he so fixated on Bavarian history?

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He was a member of the Parliament of Bavaria from 1875 to 1878 and of the German Reichstag from 1877 to 1878. During this period he belonged to the Centre Party. He combined the roles of priest and politician in a way which his grandnephew, Pope Benedict XVI, rejected.

With exception of a pastorate of three years at Günzelhafen, 1885–1888, he lived for a number of years at Munich, where he devoted himself to journalism and research.

In 1893 Ratzinger was again elected to the Bavarian Landtag, where he was now a moderate adherent of the "Bayerischer Bauernbund" (Bavarian Peasant Union) party, his views of social politics having caused him in the meantime to sever his connections with the Centre Party. In 1898 he was again elected a member of the Reichstag. He remained a member of both bodies until his death.

As a literary man Ratzinger deserves much credit for his scholarly work in political economy and in historical subjects.

The later work maintains the ethical principles of Christianity as the only sure basis of political economy and opposes the materialistic system of what is called the "classical political economy" of Adam Smith.

His work contains a large number of studies on early Bavarian history and on the history of civilization.

May perpetual light shine upon the soul of Msgr. Ratzinger

Thank you for posting this Concorde

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My Brother the Pope - Interview with Msgr. Georg Ratzinger
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Georg Ratzinger: the Music Director

Documentary about the Regensburger Domspatzen and a very interesting interview with Georg Ratzinger and his brother Joseph Ratzinger ( former Pope Benedict XVI.)

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There is no translation but it is quite easy to figure out the story by following the video.

Other parts of the program are linked.

HE PROB. KILLED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS GONNA 'RAT'!

Pope Benedict XVI (now retired) meets his brother Georg during his official visit to Bavaria in 2006



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Agnus Dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Requiem.

Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world
Grant them eternal rest
and peace.

Translated from German
On the death of Georg Ratzinger:In the unpopular role of the Pope Brother

Georg Ratzinger wanted to spend the last years of his life with his brother Joseph, but his choice as pontiff also changed a lot for him. Now he died at the age of 96.
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Georg Ratzinger died in Regensburg on July 1st . His brother Joseph, three years his junior, the emeritus Benedict XVI, visited him in the last few days .
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The day after the election of the Pope, Georg Ratzinger was sitting in his room, piles of newspapers in front of him. One said "We are Pope". His facial expression said nothing more than "Very funny, but you have not sacrificed your whole life to the Lord and now you have to give your old age", while he told on the assembly line how they grew up and how often they spoke on the phone. The rest are known. Once they were together in Pentling , this suburb of Regensburg, where the house is, and not far from it, on the Regensburg Ziegetsberg, the parents and sister are buried. In fact, it was only a few minutes. And Georg Ratzinger had to share his younger brother with the cameras, because Joseph, called Benedict XVI,was celebrated like a pop star back then.

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Life can really play trick on you at times...

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Regensburg says goodbye to Georg Ratzinger

Since the surprising visit of Benedict XVI. in Regensburg it was known that his brother Georg Ratzinger was dying. Now Regensburg can say goodbye to the former cathedral conductor.
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It is unlikely that Benedikt will arrive for the funeral service. But one could not rule it out either, said a bishopric spokesman. Ratzinger is said to be laid out in the St. Johann collegiate church next to the Regensburg Cathedral. There the public has the opportunity to say goodbye. There will also be a requiem, the spokesman said. The funeral was planned in the Lower Catholic Cemetery in a tomb of the cathedral sparrows.
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Safe trip to Eternity Mgr. Georg!

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Requiem for Pope brother Georg Ratzinger

Regensburg (dpa / lby) - The requiem for Pope brother Georg Ratzinger, who died at the age of 96, will take place next Wednesday in Regensburg Cathedral. It is celebrated by Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer, as the diocese announced on Thursday. Then the older brother of the retired Pope Benedict XVI. in the lower catholic cemetery in the grave of the Regensburg Cathedral Sparrows.

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The famous boys' choir, which Ratzinger led from 1964 to 1994, said goodbye to his former cathedral kappelmeister on Sunday during a closed public Vespers.

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It is not yet known if the old Pope will make the trip to his brother's funeral.

brother of the one of the yellow book...
soon another dead? pope? which one?


gir.ki.

I heard nothing about this on the news .

Today was the funeral of Mgr Georg Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI's brother in Regensburg cathedral.


Goodbye Mgr Georg Ratzinger. You are now on your way to Eternity, to your Eternal Home.
Happy travels Mgr Georg!


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Regensburg: "God bless you, dear Georg" - Benedict's letter moves Requiem

In the Regensburg Cathedral, church representatives and companions say goodbye to Georg Ratzinger, the brother of the Pope Emeritus. The pictures.

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