Archbishop Gänswein: “Normality is slowly returning” with Leo XIV

The former secretary to Pope Benedict XVI has renewed his early praise for Leo XIV, while also warning of the inherent danger of synodality in the Church.

(PerMariam) — Archbishop Georg Gänswein has welcomed Leo XIV’s early months as Pope, saying that “normality is slowly returning,” but warning also about inherent dangers of “synodality” which is still promoted.

In May 2025, Archbishop Gänswein commented about Leo’s first days that “I sense some widespread relief. The season of arbitrariness is over.”

Now…