Posts Tagged ‘Vatican Leaks’

Pope Benedict’s private correspondence leaked

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Confidential letters and memos to and from Pope Benedict and his personal secretary have just been published in a book by Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi entitled “His Holinesss”. The book refers to power struggles and corruption inside the Holy See and the approach of its top banker who has been under scrutiny. Vatican spokesman Rev. Read more

Five questions about the Vatican leaks scandal

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

In the run-up to a consistory, Rome takes on the atmosphere of a college reunion. Church people from all over turn up, making it hard to walk down the street without bumping into someone you know. That’s been the case this week, ahead of Saturday’s consistory in which Pope Benedict XVI will create 22 new Read more

Pope scuttles resignation rumours

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

In his speech to newly created cardinals, Pope Benedict has indirectly denied recent speculation that he may resign, reports Vatican Insider. A number of people have been hinting at his resignation; however the soon-to-be 85 year old Pontiff concluded his speech with an indirect denial of his pending resignation. “Pray also for me, that I Read more