There are some in the world today - and even in the Church - who seek to position Pope Francis and Pope Benedict against one another (good Francis vs 'bad' Benedict).
This is utter rubbish and the most gross distortion of the Truth. Pope Benedict, our beloved Holy Father Emeritus, continues to live out his priestly ministry every day, in retirement, offering Daily Mass and praying for the whole world. He is a gentle pastor and a contemplative scholar. The 'world' didn't/doesn't 'get' Pope Benedict XVI. The present Holy Father, Pope Francis is an amazing gift of the Holy Spirit in his ministry to the Universal Church as a worthy successor to Benedict - both of them with their own unique gifts - at the service of the People of God. We should thank God for them both; and for Blessed John Paul II and all the great Popes chosen by God to lead His people, especially in the war-torn 20th century.
God promised His people: "I will give them shepherds after my own heart" (Jeremiah 3:15).
This is utter rubbish and the most gross distortion of the Truth. Pope Benedict, our beloved Holy Father Emeritus, continues to live out his priestly ministry every day, in retirement, offering Daily Mass and praying for the whole world. He is a gentle pastor and a contemplative scholar. The 'world' didn't/doesn't 'get' Pope Benedict XVI. The present Holy Father, Pope Francis is an amazing gift of the Holy Spirit in his ministry to the Universal Church as a worthy successor to Benedict - both of them with their own unique gifts - at the service of the People of God. We should thank God for them both; and for Blessed John Paul II and all the great Popes chosen by God to lead His people, especially in the war-torn 20th century.
God promised His people: "I will give them shepherds after my own heart" (Jeremiah 3:15).