No one knows exactly where Pope Benedict XVI will lead the church, to what extent his ecclesiastical style will mirror that of John Paul II’s, or in what ways, theologically or administratively, he may deviate from the legacy of his charismatic predecessor. Just as it would have been hard to predict Joseph Ratzinger’s actions as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of (...)
Editorial
Pope Benedict
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