In 1971, a newly ordained Irish priest applied to study for a doctorate under a young German theology professor. When they last met three months ago, it was to continue a conversation about Scripture and tradition that had lasted for nearly 52 years.
05 January 2023, The Tablet
Remembering the esteemed Professor Ratzinger
He listened patiently with twinkling, slightly mischievous eyes to all my grand plans for my research.
Pope Benedict had a phenomenal memory. His sister Maria Ratzinger once said: “Joseph never reads the same book twice.”
photo: alamy/DPA, Soeren Stache
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