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Can Pope Francis’ new autobiography survive ‘papal fatigue’?
Francis is also in a unique position, in that he follows two popes who had a more conservative view of what Vatican II represented. In Catholic theological terms, St. Pope John Paul II and Benedict ...
The Independent22d
The Pope’s memoir goes quiet on the most important scandal to hit the church
Fortunately, there are some big reveals too, not least about a gobsmacking big box of documents about scandals passed to him by his predecessor Pope Benedict ... to wear red shoes, he would ...
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Autobiography by Pope Francis tells about his growing age
He also speaks about the file of problems in the Church given to him by his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI ... my own,” the pope says. “The red shoes? No, I have orthopedic shoes.
Yahoo News UK23d
Prostitutes, killers, ‘backward’ conservatives – Pope Francis tells a good story
Then we jump to the surprise election, when by virtuous instinct the new Pope rejects in turn, the golden ring, the golden cross, the red shoes, the velvet mozzetta ... were the preferences of his ...
London Evening Standard23d
Hope by Pope Francis review: a tale of two Francises, the lover of peace and the liberal control freak
“The cardinal turned red, uttered a swear word and clenched ... No beautiful golden cross, just a nickel silver job. No scarlet shoes – the ones Pope Benedict rather liked – just his old ...
Redhill And Reigate Life4d
Pope stumbles while walking into Jubilee audience after walking stick snaps
Speculation about Francis’ health is a constant in Vatican circles, especially after Pope Benedict XVI broke 600 years of tradition and resigned from the papacy in 2013. Benedict’s aides have ...
Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies
A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has ...
U.S. News & World Report6d
Richard Williamson, Catholic Bishop Whose Denial of Holocaust Embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, Dies
Richard Williamson, Catholic Bishop Whose Denial of Holocaust Embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, Dies ROME (AP) — Richard Williamson, an ultra-traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the ...
New York Post23d
Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican’s ‘most difficult and painful’ secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
“I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, according to “Hope: The Autobiography,” by Pope Francis, out Tuesday.
Catholic News Agency8d
Pope tells why he chose the name of "Benedict XVI"
The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...
WOOD-TV6d
Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies
ROME (AP) — Richard Williamson, an ultra-traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal in 2009 when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him and other members of his ...