The Bavarian Pope: The Life of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI

The film "The Bavarian Pope" looks back at key stages in the life of Joseph Ratzinger, it looks for roots and traces in the Pope's Bavarian homeland and lets companions and contemporary witnesses have their say.

Pope Benedict celebrated his 90th birthday in seclusion in a monastery in the Vatican Gardens, “hidden from the world”, as he announced after his resignation. The film "The Bavarian Pope" tries to get closer to the Pope Emeritus, the theologian, but above all to the man Joseph Ratzinger.

Joseph Ratzinger was born in Marktl am Inn in Upper Bavaria. From childhood he was fascinated by the world of the Catholic. It should become decisive for his life. Priest, star theologian, council advisor, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, prefect of the Roman Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith – the career of the gendarme's son, who actually seemed rather shy and reserved, ran steeply and unstoppably.

In his mid-70s he wants to retire and write books, preferably at home in Bavaria. But in April 2005 Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope – from now on he is called Benedict XVI. His life changes all over again. In addition to enthusiasm, he also faces criticism because of various church scandals. In February 2013 Benedict XVI writes a piece of church history with his resignation.

[lucianaletilic]

Beautiful film about our dear Pope. It's still hard to believe that he is not with us anymore. Such a dedicated priest and intellectual giant left us a great legacy - his beautiful books about God. May God reward him for his lifelong faithfulness and service. 🙏✝️🕊️🕯️

[enzomendoza]

Amazing documentary of a man of history, a man of the Church and a man of Faith—Joseph Ratzinger.

[ballrinaPJK]

Our heartfelt thanks for this exemplary documentary of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. It has certainly made us know him better and feel even closer to him. Bless Monsignor Georg for never leaving his side, sharing his Vision and Faith† Would Germany be Pope again? The people of the world awaits Monsignor Georg Gänswein to be the next Pope, soon👍👏🌟👑🙏🙏❤️❤️

[JTBoanerges]

Thank you for the work and share the documentation 🙏🏼

[andreagroza]

Herzensreich und friedlich. Danke sehr für Film, welcher gut und mit Herz gemacht wurde.🌿🕊🌿🌷🌿

[rileybarker]

I had the enormous pleasure of seeing pope Benedict the 16th when he came to America in 2008 I was able to participate in his holy mess at Yankee C a.m. in Bronx New York I will remember that for a lifetime we had just come from my trip down in Florida me and my family and my disabled aunt and I who am I still the same boat got the chance to go down to see him Rest In PeacePope Benedict the 16th

[Abraham-ukxy]

It will be lovely if you have English subtitles so we can follow the interviews.

[christianbroquet]

Un saint pape❤❤❤❤❤❤❤parti trop vite ❤❤❤

[amyexner]

We miss you Papa;
Arb. Gänswein for Pope now.

[emmadandrea]

Meu e sempre amado papa....doutor da igreja católica!!

[FBtalia]

The/our last Pope

May the "vacant seat" end soon and receive the Grace of a new legitimate Vicar of Christ to lead the Church

Blessings from Italy 🇮🇹

[AntoineSaleh-cccy]

I love you papa i love you are an angel from

[SheilaMcLaughlin-rlsx]

He suffered a lot during his career a lot of intullectionls were against him but he kept calm and trusted God

[dinizklein]

Um Papa magnífico, marcou a história, combateu a gangue das seitas protestantes, lutou contra o banditismo em nome de Deus.

[helmutspitz]

Einer der letzten echten Katholiken die wir hatten.
Sein Nachfolger geht einen anderen Weg.
Er will Punkte machen aber wie ?
Segen für gleichgeschlechtliche Paare ? Und was fällt ihm sonst noch ein ?
Die katholische Lehre sollte niemandem einen Gefallen tun.

Was unbequem ist muß gesagt werden.
Aber es gibt viele Leute die wollen aus der katholischen Kirche ein Wunschkonzert machen.

LG Heli Sp.
Austria

[Fabrizio-tgek]

Caro Santo Padre Benedetto
Tu sei l'ultimo dei martiri
Sei stato inchiodato anche Tu sulla croce da coloro che come Giuda ti hanno baciato falsamente
Prega per la Chiesa che si trova sull'orlo del precipizio.
Il regalo più prezioso di tutta la mia vita l'ho ricevuto da Te nel giorno del mio compleanno il 19 aprile, giorno o della tua elezione al soglio do Pietro, dal Paradiso prega per noi.

[wordonwatches]

Sadly it’s listed and titled on YT in English but it’s actually in German so not suitable for many who cannot speak German.

[johnkeller]

Im seeing it in German . I don't understand it at all

[TriciaHarvey-sp]

Moore Helen Wilson Michelle Smith Christopher

[antonellamarangon]

Continuo adosservare la faccia dell caardinal sodano uomo dai pensieri insondabili.