Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Monday 23 December |
Saint of the Day: St. John of Kanty
Aleteia logo

Ganswein: Reports on Benedict’s failing health ‘pure invention’

BENEDICT XVI

Giulio Napolitano I Shutterstock

Deacon Greg Kandra - published on 10/18/17

Help Aleteia continue its mission by making a tax-deductible donation. In this way, Aleteia's future will be yours as well.

Donate with just 3 clicks

*Your donation is tax deductible!

Chalk this up to Fake News, Vatican edition. From CNA: 

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.

Read more. 

Aleteia exists thanks to your donations

Help us to continue our mission of sharing Christian news and inspiring stories. Please make a donation today! Take advantage of the end of the year to get a tax deduction for 2024.

2025-Aleteia-Pilgrimage-300×250-1.png
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Top 10
See More