Pope Benedict XVI Myths

Four Myths About Pope Benedict XVI

by Brian Saint-Paul

In this wonderful article, Brian Saint-Paul, the editor of Crisis Magazine dispels four popular myths about Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger who is now Pope Benedict XVI.

Myth 1: "Benedict XVI 'campaigned' for the papacy, outmaneuvering the liberal faction to win the job."

Myth 2: "Pope Benedict XVI was chosen as a transitional pope."

Myth 3: "Benedict XVI has a dark, Nazi past."

Myth 4: "Pope Benedict XVI is a doctrinal hardliner who opposes the reforms of the Second Vatican Council."

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