Person: Georg Ganswein

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A Pope too many: Does Pope Francis have a mutiny on his hands?

After his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict chose to live in the Vatican in silence. But his presence, his influence, and a growing campaign is causing problems for Pope Francis and threatens to undermine his papacy, writes TP O’Mahony.

sport

Michael Schumacher’s legacy remains as powerful as ever

world

Obama meets Pope Francis at Vatican for first time

world

Pope names new secretary of state

news

Pope’s secretary ‘Gorgeous Georg’ dazzles on the cover of ‘Vanity Fair’

general

In the name of the Father ...

Judas or an exploited idealist?

JUST after dawn on Wednesday, May 23, Paolo Gabriele said goodbye to his wife, passed by the bedrooms of his three children, and left to start another day in the service of the man Roman Catholics believe is the vicar of Christ on Earth.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

Pope’s butler ‘just scapegoat’ in Vatican leaks scandal

The Vatican has been hit by further controversy with an Italian newspaper publishing documents claiming that Pope Benedict’s butler was not the only person in possession of confidential correspondence.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Vow to strengthen relationship between Vatican and Britain

BRITAIN’S historic papal visit came to an end yesterday as Benedict XVI gave a final wave from the steps of his plane.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2010

Pope presses Obama on abortion and stem cells

Pope Benedict XVI stressed the Catholic church’s opposition to abortion and stem cell research in his first meeting with US president Barack Obama.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2009

Italian satirists target the Pope

They imitate Pope Benedict XVI’s German-accented Italian, poke fun at his secretary and even have the pontiff shooting pigeons in St Peter’s Square.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2006