In the letter, Pope Francis “speaks as a shepherd, as a brother” and “expressed once again his complete trust, his full support and also his prayers,” said the secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein.
Retired pope has full support of Pope Francis, aide says
German abuse victims, others critical of retired pope’s response to report
The latest statement by retired Pope Benedict XVI on the Munich abuse report has triggered a wide array of reactions.
German canon lawyer: Wait for abuse report before casting blame
As Germans await publication of a report on how leaders of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising handled cases of historic abuse, a canon lawyer casts doubt on accusations against retired Pope Benedict XVI over possible negligence.
Pope Francis says Benedict rightly warned against not respecting life
Pope Francis highlighted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s insistence that Europe’s renewal comes through its respect for every human life.
Retired Pope Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured
The now-retired pope has criticized representatives of the Catholic Church in his home country, Germany.
False narrative of papal division ‘harmful,’ former doctrinal chief says
Cardinal Muller said in an interview published Jan. 10 that the constant comparison and false reports of division between Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI by both secular and church media outlets threaten the dignity of the papacy and the faith of many.
Retired pope declines his late brother’s inheritance
The retired pope has declined the inheritance of his brother Georg — who died July 1, 2020 — so the estate goes to the Holy See.
Retired Pope Benedict follows his brother’s funeral virtually
The funeral for Msgr. Georg Ratzinger was followed by retired Pope Benedict XVI via livestream.