A friend sent me this:
His Eminence, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, asks the world to pray for the Holy Father. His Eminence states that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “is like a candle which is slowly, serenely fading. He is serene, at peace with God, himself and the world. He is unable to walk without assistance and is no longer able to celebrate Mass.”
He lived to see the centennial of Fatima - now he can go in peace. Prayers for Papa Benny.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers for papa.
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ReplyDeleteI don't want Papa Benny to go anywhere. His presence in the Church has always been a source of great comfort to me. I am sure his presence has consoled many and many have been consoled, made strong by his prayers ... Papa Francis comes to mind.
DeleteLove you very much Papa Emerito.
I think he will outlive Francis. At least I hope so. Long Live Pope Benedict!
ReplyDeleteI just read this on Catholic News Agency ...
ReplyDeleteVatican City, Oct 17, 2017 / 11:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the personal secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has rejected reports that the former pontiff is nearing death.
Rumors of Benedict XVI being close to death circulated on social media following a quote attributed to Ganswein, which reads, “Pope Benedict is like a candle that fades slowly. He is serene, at peace with God, with himself and the world. He can no longer walk without help and can no longer celebrate Mass.”
However, Archbishop Ganswein called this quote “pure invention.”
“It is false and wrong! I would like to know who the author of this is,” he said, according to German media outlet kath.net.
“I have received in the last two days many messages that refer to this phrase, and people are worried,” he said.
Last week, Ratzinger’s brother was at the Vatican to visit, and he has now returned home, Ganswein confirmed, adding, “Both had a good time.”
Either way, prayers for Papa Emerito! <3
Thanks Yaya - I just saw your comment. As you know I now posted that it was fake news.
DeleteYep ... gracias a Dios it was fake news. 😆
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