Bavaria’s Pope
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Benedict XVI always considered it important to stay in contact with his homeland of Bavaria, and remains so even after his resignation from the Petrine Office. Here he receives a folk costume group at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican, where he has lived since his resignation.
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During the tenure of the Bavarian pontiff:
Pilgrims at St. Peter’s.
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High spirits prevailed, even on the trip to Rome. The chance to visit the Bavarian Pope was an occasion for many to travel to Rome.
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Visitors from Bavaria touch the foot of the statue of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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When Benedict made public appearances in Rome, blue and white flags were never far away.
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Folk musicians, traditional costumers, and Alpine militiamen organized a Bavarian Festabend in the summer of 2012 at the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo.
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Bavarian customs may have taken a while to get used to for some Italians. Benedict XVI enjoyed receiving visits from his homeland. Alpine militiamen in Castel Gandolfo.
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The Holy Father was received with great joy when he visited his Bavarian homeland in the summer of 2006.
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An expression of heartfelt solidarity:
Benedict kisses the baby of a young mother from Bavaria.
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Happy 90th birthday!:
Alpine militiamen congratulate the pope emeritus and bring him birthday wishes from back home.