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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

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(18,470 posts) Thu Jul 2, 2020, 11:49 PM Jul 2020

RIP Georg Ratzinger [View all]

Just heard about this

The Rev. Georg Ratzinger, a Roman Catholic priest and celebrated choirmaster who was the older brother of Benedict XVI, the pope emeritus, died on Wednesday in Regensburg, Germany, where he had lived for most of his life. He was 96.

His death was confirmed by the diocese in Regensburg. Father Ratzinger had been suffering from a serious illness, which the diocese did not identify. Benedict traveled from the Vatican to see his brother in Germany last month.

Never easy when the siblings go. Rest in peace Father.

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RIP Georg Ratzinger [View all] 47of74 Jul 2020 OP

Sad on many levels. At least he lived to be 96 rpannier Jul 2020 #1

My maternal grandma was the last one too 47of74 Jul 2020 #2