Pope recalls Benedict XVI's love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy
Secretary of former Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein holds a mass to mark a one year anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict, in St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Gaenswein has been the former private secretary to Pope Benedict XVI for many years until his death on Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Speaking at the end of his weekly noon blessing, Francis said the faithful feel “so much love, so much gratitude, so much admiration” for Benedict.
