Recalling Benedict’s grace but also the storms of his papacy


              Former Associated Press Rome Bureau Chief Victor Simpson, right, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Simpson, who covered the Vatican for over 30 years for The Associated Press before his retirement, recalls the graciousness of Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
            
              Former Associated Press Rome Bureau Chief Victor Simpson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican on April 29, 2021. Simpson, who covered the Vatican for over 30 years for The Associated Press before his retirement, recalls the graciousness of Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
            
              Former Associated Press Rome Bureau Chief Victor Simpson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican on April 29, 2021. Simpson, who covered the Vatican for over 30 years for The Associated Press before his retirement, recalls the graciousness of Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
            
              Former Associated Press Rome Bureau Chief Victor Simpson poses for a portrait after an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican on April 29, 2021. Simpson, who covered the Vatican for over 30 years for The Associated Press before his retirement, recalls the graciousness of Pope Benedict XVI. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Recalling Benedict’s grace but also the storms of his papacy