Archbishop Gänswein to Costa Rica? Report of Benedict’s Secretary Becoming Nuncio is ‘Speculation,’ Vatican Sources Say
Archbishop Gänswein’s future role has been the subject of rumor and gossip across Rome and the Church in Germany for many days.
Archbishop Gänswein’s future role has been the subject of rumor and gossip across Rome and the Church in Germany for many days.
In his homily, Archbishop Gänswein said Benedict, ‘one of the greatest and most influential theologians of all time on the Chair of Peter, put himself under the protection of a saint for whom there was no theology, only adoration.’
In his book, Archbishop Gänswein also addressed the fact that Cardinal Schönborn and Cardinal Ratzinger were on a first-name basis.
ANALYSIS: The book, which offers insights into Pope Benedict XVI through the eyes of a direct witness, should be understood as a memorial, not an indictment.
Set to be published this month in Italian, the book promises to give a firsthand account of the pontificate of Benedict XVI.
COMMENTARY: Decisions about his household say a lot about a prelate. For Pope Benedict, it is no different.
Archbishop Georg Gänswein discussed at length the final years of the pope emeritus in a wide-ranging interview with EWTN last month.
Archbishop Gänswein, 65, currently prefect of the papal household, has accompanied Benedict XVI as his personal secretary since 2003.
Benedict XVI has tested negative for COVID-19 according to Archbishop Gänswein.
Skimming headlines over this past week, Register readers would find Archbishop Georg Gänswein defending the record of Benedict XVI on handling sexual abuse, Pope Francis issuing two new motu proprios, 15 Catholic leaders musing on the sacrament of marriage for Valentine’s Day and a controversial Adidas advertising campaign. Wading through these stories we are joined by Shannon Mullen, Catholic News Agency’s editor in chief, and Register intern Meghan Schultz.
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