Lettergate
Letter from Benedict brings down Vatican media czar
By Thomas Reese — March 21, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Monsignor Dario Vigano has no one to blame for his demise other than himself.
Vatican media chief resigns over doctored letter scandal
By Nicole Winfield — March 21, 2018
VATICAN (AP) — The so-called 'Lettergate' scandal erupted last week after Vigano read aloud part of a private letter from retired Pope Benedict XVI at a book launch for a Vatican-published, 11-volume set of books about Francis' theology.
Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter
By Nicole Winfield — March 18, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The 'Lettergate' scandal has embarrassed the Vatican's communications operations and fueled the growing chasm between supporters of Francis' pastoral-focused papacy and conservatives who long for the doctrine-minded tenure of Benedict.
Vatican doctors photo of Benedict’s praise for Francis
By Nicole Winfield — March 15, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The letter was cited by Monsignor Dario Vigano, chief of communications, to rebut critics of Francis who question his theological and philosophical heft and say he represents a rupture from Benedict's doctrine-minded papacy.
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