Benedict XVI and the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising
"Grüß Gott" in our archdiocese! Our native Bavaria will be distinguished this year by the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982. He was ordained as priest in Freising and taught there as professor in the seminary for priests. As his successor in the office of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising, I welcome you most warmly.
Your Friedrich Cardinal Wetter Archbishop of Munich and Freising
Phases in the life of Pope Benedict XVI in the archdiocese
"Welcome, Holy Father!" (Statement by Cardinal Wetter on March 22, 2006 in Freising at a press conference on the presentation of a poster for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in Bavaria)