1. As a teen, the pope was trained as an anti-aircraft gunner for the Nazis
2. As a young man, the pope was a high school teacher.
3. The pope served as archbishop of Munich & Freising until he became pope.
4. Benedict XVI is the first German pope
5. The pope is fluent in five different languages
6. During the process of electing a new pope, the cardinals are actually locked into a room.
7. The pope chose the name “Benedict” because he wanted to make a connection with Benedict XV
8. Benedict XVI was elected on the first day of balloting by the cardinals
9. Benedict XVI has only authored two Papal Encyclicals
10. Benedict XVI and Bishop Jackels worked in the same “department’ at the Vatican at the same time

BONUS ROUND:

• Benedict XVI and Bishop Jackels share the same birthday month.