VOICED: Falling numbers to birthplace of Pope Benedict

The video discusses the birthplace of Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, and the impact of his papacy on his hometown. Initially, the village saw a surge in tourism, with numbers rising from 2,000 to over 200,000 annually. This led to economic benefits through the sale of memorabilia. However, five years later, the excitement waned, and visitor numbers declined. The video also touches on the legacy of Pope Benedict compared to his Polish predecessor, highlighting the challenges in measuring his popularity based on tourism alone.

What prevented Joseph Ratzinger's siblings from attending his baptism ceremony?

• They were out of town.

• The ceremony was held at night.

• The weather was too cold.

• They were not invited.

How did the election of Pope Benedict XVI affect tourism in his birthplace?

• Tourism was unaffected.

• Tourism decreased significantly.

• Tourism remained the same.

• Tourism increased dramatically.

What product did the villagers sell to profit from the increased tourism?

• Papal wine

• Papal beer

• Papal chocolates

• Papal souvenirs

Why might it be unfair to judge Pope Benedict XVI's popularity based on visitor numbers?

• He moved away from the village at a young age.

• His predecessor was more charismatic.

• The village was too small to accommodate many visitors.

• Visitor numbers are not a measure of popularity.

Which predecessor of Pope Benedict XVI is honored in a neighboring village?

• A Polish predecessor

• A German predecessor

• An Italian predecessor

• A French predecessor