Archbishop Georg Gänswein
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Archbishop Gänswein on Baltic appointment: Ready for ‘the front’
Archbishop Georg Gänswein discussed his new role as Vatican nuncio to the Baltic states amid the war in Ukraine in... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly takes Vatican apartment, salary from Cardinal Burke
The pope reportedly said that Cardinal Raymond Burke was a source of “disunity” in the Church. Read more
Event in Spain headlined by Archbishop Gänswein abruptly canceled
The Fundación Universitaria Española surprisingly canceled an event announced weeks ago that was going to feature Benedict XVI’s personal secretary. Read more
Marian embrace: Gänswein speaks of loneliness and solace in first public appearance
On Tuesday, the former prefect of the Papal Household found himself seeking solace in a Bavarian hamlet. Read more
Vatican: Gänswein to return to home diocese in July
Pope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany “for the time being.” Read more
Report: Gänswein ordered to leave Vatican, return to home diocese without new role
According to a German media report, Pope Francis is following a custom where former private secretaries of deceased popes do... Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to visit Argentina in 2024; Gänswein to leave Vatican apartment
Since his election to the papacy in 2013, Francis has never returned to his home country of Argentina. Read more
Benedict’s personal secretary searches for five cousins who are heirs of the late pontiff
Archbishop Georg Gänswein explained that he thought there were two direct heirs. However, he was surprised to learn that there... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein celebrates Mass for Benedict XVI one month after pope’s death
The pope emeritus’ longtime personal secretary offered the Mass in the Vatican crypt close to Benedict’s tomb in the presence... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn calls Gänswein book ‘unseemly indiscretion,’ confirms key detail of Benedict papacy
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn on Wednesday confirmed he was the person who encouraged Joseph Ratzinger to accept the conclave’s decision. Read more
Analysis: What to read in Benedict XVI’s secretary’s ‘tell-all’ book?
“Nothing but the Truth: My Life Beside Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Georg Gänswein comes out on Jan. 12, but CNA... Read more
Here are the last words spoken by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The retired pope spoke the words shortly after his longtime personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein briefly stepped out of the... Read more
WATCH: Benedict's longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, reflects on the late pope's life, legacy
One of the people closest to Benedict XVI granted an exclusive interview to EWTN last month. Read more
From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19
Gänswein has been in isolation since April 11, a time period that included all of the Easter Triduum and Benedict... Read more
Full text: EWTN’s exclusive interview with Archbishop Gänswein
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary discusses the Munich abuse report. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein tells inside story of Benedict XVI’s response to the Munich abuse report
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said the 94-year-old was ‘doing well’ despite the recent media firestorm. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI had three COVID-19 vaccine doses ‘out of conviction’
He said: ‘One must not force anyone to vaccinate ... But one should appeal to the conscience.’ Read more
