Benedict, We Hardly Knew You
The essential disappointment of his papacy — for himself, and the West — was that once he found himself at the head of the church, his aspirations ran up against institutional failures within.
The death of Benedict XVI is a moment that will be marked with sadness by many millions more than the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics. The sadness is certainly shared here at The New York Sun, where Benedict was admired and appreciated for his towering intellect, his reluctance to bow to the ideological fads of the day, for his willingness to face down extremist elements in Islam, and for his friendliness to Jews and Judaism.
Please check your email.
A verification code has been sent to
Didn't get a code? Click to resend.
To continue reading, please select:
Enter your email to read for FREE
Get 1 FREE article
Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY
$0.01/day for 60 days
Cancel anytime
100% ad free experience
Unlimited article and commenting access
Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days
