Former Pope Benedict wants his name removed as co-author of a new book about the issue of priestly celibacy.
Former Pope Benedict XVI wants his name removed as co-author of a new book about the issue of priestly celibacy, his personal secretary said, in the latest twist in a saga that has riveted the Roman Catholic world.Some see the book as an appeal to Pope Francis not to change the rules on priestly celibacyThe book, From the Depths of Our Hearts, is due to be published in France on Wednesday .
@Card_R_Sarah Attacks seem to imply a lie on my part. These defamations are of exceptional gravity. I give this evening the first proofs of my close collaboration with Benedict XVI to write this text in favor of celibacy. I will speak tomorrow if necessary.+RS
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