Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away this weekend. Ten years ago, he surprised friend and foe by resigning early as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, while a pope normally remains in office until his death. Editor Marc Leijendekker looks back on Benedict’s papacy and sees above all a vain man with little administrative authority. What does he leave his Church?
Read here the necrology of Benedict XVI, which Marc Leijendekker wrote.
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- Guest:
- Marc Leijenkker
- Presentation:
- Gabriella Ader
- Editorial:
- Ignace Schoot & Nina van Hattum
- Edit:
- Stef Visjager
- Photo:
- Vincenzo Pinto/AFP