Pope saddened by ‘Vatileaks’ scandal but firm in faith

May 30, 2012: Beset by perhaps the worst crisis of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday spoke of seeking consolation in faith for sufferings coming even from those closest to you. In his first reference to the scandal over the leaking of his private documents, which led to the arrest of his butler, Paolo Gabriele, the Pope addressed thousands attending his general audience in St Peter's Square saying, "the events of these days regarding the Curia and my collaborators, have saddened my heart, but this has not dimmed the firm certainty that despite human weakness, difficulties and trials, the Church is led by the Holy Spirit, and the Lord will never fail to support her in her journey.”
The 85-year old Pontiff lamented that some communications media have multiplied and blown things beyond reality, projecting an image of the Holy See that is out of tune with time.” “For this, I wish to renew my trust and encouragement to my closest collaborators and all who faithfully, with the spirit of sacrifice and silently help me in the fulfilment of my ministry,” the Pope said to a hearty applause from the crowd.