Vatican Communication Office Altered Photo of Benedict’s Comments on Francis

Portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis’ philosophical and theological formation were blurred, the AP reported.

Monsignor Dario Viganò, prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for Communication (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA)
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VATICAN CITY — A Vatican office has acknowledged blurring portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis’ philosophical and theological formation, The Associated Press reported Wednesday.

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