Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on April 16, Holy Saturday, 1927, in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany, Benedict was elected 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on April 19, 2005. Cardstock 4 x 6 photo, signed in the lower border in black ink, “+ Joseph Card. Ratzinger.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.