Pope Francis gives interview to Argentinian newspaper
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
spoke about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and his relationship with Argentina’s
new President, Mauricio Macri, in an interview with the Argentinian newspaper La
Nación released on Sunday.
Speaking about his
predecessor, Pope Francis said that although his age has affected his movement,
“his mind and his memory are intact, perfect.”
He said Pope Benedict XVI was
“revolutionary,” and added his “generosity was unparalleled.”
“His resignation, which
exposed all the problems of the Church, had nothing to do with personal
matters,” Pope Francis said. “It was an act of governance, his last act of
governance.”
Speaking about opponents of
his reforms in the Vatican, the Holy Father said they “do their job and I do
mine.”
“I want a Church that is
open, understanding, which accompanies wounded families,” Pope Francis said.
“They say no to everything. I
continues straight on my way, without looking over my shoulder,” – he continued
– “I do not cut off heads. I never like to do that. I repeat: I reject
conflict.”
Much of the interview
considered Argentinian issues, and the Pope denied any problems with the new
president.
"I have no problem with
President Macri,”Pope Francis said. “He seems to me a good family person, a
noble person.”
He admitted he had a dispute
with him once when he was mayor of Buenos Aires, but said “one time over a long
period is a very low average.”
Pope Francis also said that
no one speaks for him in Argentina, emphasizing “the Vatican Press Office is
the only spokesman for the Pope.”
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