Cardinal Blase Cupich reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A statement from the Vatican said, "With pain I inform that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican." Bill Ritter reports."It saddened me, but this is a man who lived a full life at 95," said Cupich."As a theologian, he was an individual who was curious and wanted to know more about what others thought," said Cupich.
"He was always very pleasant," reflected Cupich. "Sharp mind, very quick to pick up on things and also someone who respected the views of other people." "Of course, he'll be remembered as the pope in 600 years who resigned," said Cupich. "This is a unique moment in history where you have a retired pope. There really is no game plan for that but Pope Francis carried it off quite well."
He also addressed the Church's sexual abuse crisis during a visit to the United States in 2008 where he privately spoke with victims of priests.
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