The German newspaper reported on Sunday that Benedict said he is trying to be "as quiet as possible" and insisted he has "very good contact" with Francis, dismissing talk of a rift as "complete nonsense."
But the Italian press quickly noted that his clear comments about Church teachings regarding marriage put him at odds with the Pope.
Benedict also said that he would have liked to be known after his resignation as "Father Benedict" to distinguish himself more clearly from the current pontiff.He has been known as Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI since his retirement last year.
The Germany newspaper reported that Benedict made that disclosure during a recent visit, saying he would have preferred being addressed as "Padre Benedetto" but was too tired at the time to insist on that designation….
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