Posted on 09/12/2016 6:45:56 PM PDT by marshmallow
Munich, Germany, Sep 12, 2016 / 04:23 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between their pontificates.
“Yes, there is suddenly a new freshness in the Church, a new joy, a new charisma that addresses the people, which is something beautiful. Many are thankful that the new Pope now approaches them in a new style. The Pope is the Pope, it doesn’t matter who it is,” Benedict said in his newly published collection of interviews.
The collection, published as Last Testament, consists of his interviews with journalist Peter Seewald. Seewald had previously interviewed him for Salt of the Earth, God and the World, and Light of the World.
Archbishop George Ganswein, Prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary of Benedict XVI, took part in the latest book’s Sept. 12 launch with Seewald in Munich. Archbishop Ganswein’s remarks excerpted and interpreted the former Pope’s words to Seewald.
In Benedict XVI’s own words, he sees “no breach anywhere” between his pontificate and that of his successor.
“New accents yes, but no contradictions,” he told Seewald. “He is a man of practical reform. And that is the courage with which he addresses problems and searches for solutions.”
Benedict praised Francis’ “direct affection for the people.”
“That is very important. He is definitely a man of reflection. And a thoughtful person, but at the same time someone who is used to always being with people,” the emeritus Pope said. “And perhaps I was actually not with the people enough.”
For Benedict, Francis’ election was a “big surprise.” He saw that the new Pope “spoke on one side with God and on the other side with the people. I was really glad to see that. And happy.”
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What nonsense.
Yes. it does all seem so gay now.
I’m not a Catholic, but I’m no dummy. If Benedict had known Francis would turn out like this, he would never have retired.
Do we have a Pope Joyboy?
Benedict is 89, with no internet, with no visitors who will tell him the truth, and he doesn’t really want to know the truth. It’s all extremely understandable.
I think he was forced to retire.
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