Even after his death, Pell stirred controversy after it was revealed that he was the author of an anonymous memo condemning the papacy of Pope Francis as a “catastrophe”.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/14/cardinal-george-pell-funeral-takes-place-at-vatican

Even if having been a member of Hitler Youth doesn't disqualify you from the papacy (which it should), Ratzinger shouldn't be given a pass for his youthful indiscretions.

Source: https://virtueonline.org/death-gods-rottweiler

Francis has been dogged by questions during his entire 10-year papacy about why he hasn't returned home, questions that have only intensified following Milei's unexpected victory.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pope-buried-rome-basilica-vatican-105614855

Incredibly important, I think — but it aligns perfectly with Francis’ papacy up to this point.”

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/supporting-womens-unprecedented-role-in-the-vatican-summit/

Just months into his papacy, he famously answered a journalist’s question about gay priests with “Who am I to judge?”

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-12/pope-francis-10th-anniversary

Pope Benedict was the first pope in 600 years to resign from office, saying on February 11, 2013, that the modern world was changing so quickly and profoundly that someone of his age and era was “no longer suited” to the papacy.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/behind-the-most-unorthodox-move-of-a-very-orthodox-pope-20230101-p5c9ov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Pope Francis celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election Monday, March 13, 2023 far outpacing the "two or three" years he once envisioned for his papacy and showing no signs of slowing down.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/03/11/pope-francis-at-10-years-a-reformers-learning-curve-plans.html

Pope Francis enters a new phase of his papacy free from the constraints of co-existing with a predecessor.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-chapter-pope-francis-after-death-benedict-xvi-1710947

Similarly, his papacy has had a beneficial effect in Africa where recent statistics show 2.1 per cent growth in Catholic followers between 2019 and 2020.

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/01/being-homosexual-is-not-a-crime-pope-francis/

The three-page account of his life and papacy, written in Latin, says he 'fought with firmness' against sexual abuse by clergy in the Church.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11601527/Pope-Benedicts-funeral-Thousands-pour-St-Peters-Square-final-farewell-Pope-Emeritus.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Was he right to retain the vestiges of the papacy?

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/news/assessing-benedict-s-resignation-the-questions-that-remain