The UK’s ambassador to the Holy See during much of his papacy was surprised to find Benedict humble, engaged and intellectually curious – and very different from his public portrayal.
05 January 2023, The Tablet
In an age when so many seek safety in groupthink, Benedict was not afraid of standing alone
He understood the tension between the pragmatic and the prophetic and opted for the latter when he could.
Pope Benedict XVI addressed concertgoers in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall after listening to a performance of Giuseppe Verdi's “La Messa da Requiem” in 2010.
Catholic News Agency
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