2007-01-19 00:47:54 · 7 answers · asked by Pichka 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes, Pope Benedict XVI has two passports.
The Pope was allowed to keep his German passport: http://goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2750&item_id=0199-5042314
The Vatican issues its own passports and the pope is always given the privilege of 'Passport No.1', which is reissued with the same number for every successive pontiff: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passport
With love in Christ.
2007-01-19 16:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Head of State, the Pope doesn't need a passport when traveling between countries.
I would imagine that he does have a German passport in the name Josef Ratzinger.
2007-01-19 08:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by dsoc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has a Vatican passport. Passport number 1.
This is fact
2007-01-19 08:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is a head of state, so I suspect he doesn't need one, I don't suppose Tony Blair and George Bush ever have to show passports, but they DO probably have them. He also only goes to places by invitation, so wouldn't need a visa.
2007-01-19 08:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's Italian since he lives in Italy man. The Pope isn't a man that has to hide his face anywhere he my go.
2007-01-19 08:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
and is the pope mobile a registered vehicle. MOT tax insurance?
2007-01-19 08:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by Northern Spriggan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great question. Sorry, I have no idea but am interested to see if anyone does. Also does he pay tax and if so to which government?
2007-01-19 08:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by Madam Rosmerta 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋