No, he is still a part of "Babylon the Great".

the fact that he's german, no, the fact that he's a nazi... yes... lol... either way i don't really care all that much.

1) People of different nationalities have different cultural background. Even if the most important for a Pope is his relation to religion, his nationality will certainly also have an influence. 2) "Of the 265 popes (263 to be exact because Pope Benedict IX, during the dreadful medieval fights between popes and anti-popes, was elected three times) 205 were Italians, (of whom 106 were Romans), and 57 foreigners; comprised of 19 Frenchmen, 14 Greeks, 8 Syrians, 6 Germans, 3 Africans, 2 Spaniards, 1 Austrian, 1 Palestinian, 1 Englishman, 1 Dutchman, and 1 Pole." Source and further information: http://www.popechart.com/facts.htm Further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes 3) "While much has been made of his German origins, Ratzinger's nationality does not provide as much insight into the nature of his papacy as the media have claimed. The seventh German pope in Christianity's 2,000-year history, and the first in 480 years, has been criticized more harshly in Germany for his orthodox views than elsewhere. German political and church elites broadly welcomed his appointment, but there is considerable fear that his conservative views, rather than being shaped by his German nationality, will shape global views of Germany and reinforce outdated stereotypes. His involvement with the Hitler Youth as a teenager has little significance for the man and his position today, though the image created by the press this week will probably force him to try and overcome such negative sentiments and make him a more perceptive, sensitive participant in Christian-Jewish dialogue. Benedict XVI is above all defined by the extraordinary ambition, intellect and discipline he has demonstrated throughout his career to date. He became a university professor by the age of 30, held a series of prestigious academic chairs, wrote numerous books, mastered ten languages and rose rapidly through the ranks of both the German Catholic Church and the Vatican." Source and further information: http://www.forbes.com/2005/04/25/cz_0425oxan_pope.html 4) "My first reaction was deep sadness and disappointment. It is a great chance passed up. In the past, this new Pope became notorious for questioning ecumenism, retarding sexual equality, segregating gay people. I don't care at all what nationality a pope is, what matters is his character, his message and commitment. Though, like anyone confronted with a great task, he deserves a chance." Source and further information: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article382683.ece

A Christian's nationality shouldn't matter. I could care less that he's the Pope... I'm not Catholic.