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In fact Ratzinger had carefully vetted the text (written by the Italian essayist Vittorio Messori), and it seemed crafted to counter the image of him as a fearsome reactionary.

The Year of two Popes 2006

In fact Ratzinger had carefully vetted the text (written by the Italian essayist Vittorio Messori), and it seemed crafted to counter the image of him as a fearsome reactionary.

The Year of two Popes 2006

“None of the Popes who have reigned during the life of someone who is today in his seventies could be classified as an ‘amateur,’ as a pastor lacking in profound and solid culture and human experience,” Messori said.

Italian journalist says Benedict XVI has made the Church bulwark of reason Argent 2006

In an article published by the Spanish daily “La Razon,” Messori said the “intellectual prestige” of Benedict XVI, “which was not lacking in his predecessors,” seems to be the unique characteristic of the current Pontificate.

Italian journalist says Benedict XVI has made the Church bulwark of reason Argent 2006

Messori said that the idea of Pope “as professor” seems to prevail in the minds of the people.

Italian journalist says Benedict XVI has made the Church bulwark of reason Argent 2006

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Messori mentioned that he heard about the Web site before transferring to CSUF this semester from Mount San Antonio College.

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With back-handed praise for the Cardinal's Jesuit ambiguity, Messori acutely noted how Martini pushed the book onto the shelf marked 'spirituality' rather than 'exegesis,' praising Benedict for being in touch with the exegesis of his (not our) time.

Joseph S. O'Leary homepage 2008

"No apparition is indispensable to the faith" the future Pope told Messori.

Clerical Whispers 2008

Messori said whether people agree with him or not, Benedict XVI’s warnings “are always examined with great attention” by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Italian journalist says Benedict XVI has made the Church bulwark of reason Argent 2006