Posted on 04/10/2013 6:48:46 PM PDT by marshmallow
Vatican City, Apr 10, 2013 / 12:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi says that contrary to a report in the Spanish daily El Mundo, the Bishop-emeritus of Rome, Benedict XVI, is not suffering from any illness.
The report in El Mundo by Rocio Galvan quotes statements made by Spanish Vaticanista Paloma Gomez-Borrero in Madrid during the presentation of her most recent book.
“Benedict XVI has something very serious. In 15 days his physical condition has deteriorated tremendously, that’s the news I have,” Gomez-Borrero said.
In comments to CNA on April 10, however, Fr. Lombardi underscored that Benedict XVI “does not have any illness” and that “this has been certified by his doctors.”
He said he was saddened by Gomez-Borrero's comments and that the Spanish journalist, whom he has known for many years, “has begun to speculate after seeing images of a tired Benedict.”
“But to say that he has an illness is foolish. There is no basis for this,” the spokesman said.
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Whose fault is it we get nonsense about Rome? It’s you guys post ever single story that has the slightest connection with Rome.
I have no clue when Papa’s earthly days will end but I will say this:
Lord, let your will be done. Grant him peace & comfort, and thank you for the gift of Benedict. I ask that you reward him with eternal life.
I love & miss my German Shephard. :-(
I love & miss my German Shephard. :-(Brings tears to my eyes... me too...
He is precious, isn’t he?
Uh....yeah....we're Catholics. Catholic Freepers (and some non-Catholic ones, too) like to know about that sort of stuff.
Post your own news, if you've got any, and stop whining about ours.
As do I. A wonderful man. He had to follow some very big footsteps and did an excellent job. The media is acting like Pope Francis is the first pope to be humble and care about the poor. Pope Benedict and John Paul II were both humble, holy men.
Stop flooding the forum with this nonsense.
Stop flooding the forum with your tears. You have no news of your own so you're reduced to whining about those who do.
Pathetic.
And who appointed you official arbiter of what constitutes "nonsense"? If you don't like it, clear off and leave it to those who find it pertinent and interesting.
Nonsense:
Benedict is dying.
No he isn’t
Yes he is.
You lie.
Well he has a raspy cough.
Pope says “I’m not dead yet”
I don’t need to be the arbiter. It is self evidently nonsense.
Pope Benedict and John Paul II were both humble, holy men.Yes, yes, wonderful, brilliant holy men; we were very fortunate indeed!
Yup. Bump Roman spam bump.
Plenty more of it coming.
Enjoy!!
Of course not, that was 1,160 years ago....
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-10
Why don’t you post things of interest to Roman Catholics on Roman Catholic web sites? I think those thing exist. No?
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-10
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