Benedict XVI Turns 94 Years Old April 16, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This is Benedict’s first birthday since the death of his older brother Georg Ratzinger on July 1, 2020 in Bavaria. Post navigation Previous Previous post: After Mass Shooting in Indianapolis, Archbishop Offers PrayersNext Next post: As Jimmy Lai Is Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison, Hong Kong Catholics’ Concern Grows