Nothing But The Truth: The Memoir of an Unlikely Lawyer

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The problem is likely to get worse. The growth of “ deep fake” image synthesis, which combines computer graphics and artificial intelligence to manufacture images whose artificiality can only be identified by expert analysis, has the potential to create a paranoid labyrinth in which, according to the viewer’s bias, fake images will pass as real, while real ones are dismissed as fake. Marie Henein is an unapologetic leader who does what she has to do. She’s completely aware of the failings and blindspots of the Canadian justice system and she knows the ways that the system has been created to keep women in law out of it, running away from it or to keep them second-guessing themselves, all of which she refuses to do. Entitled “In the monastery the industrious silence,” this chapter describes Benedict XVI’s almost 10 years in retirement. Gänswein says he never expected the pope emeritus to live so long when he arrived at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery “totally exhausted.” But the tranquil atmosphere revived Benedict XVI, whose main ailment was lung fatigue, which made it difficult for him to speak.

This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. ( November 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) But Benedict XVI and Francis had almost “touched” on other occasions. At the beginning of Benedict’s pontificate, some situations of the Society of Jesus were discussed, and even a commissioner was considered. Cardinal Bergoglio argued that there was no need for a commissioner, obtaining the promise that that provision would never take place. GänsweinHenein has taken on some tough high-profile cases, such as that of Gian Ghomeshi and Marcia Dooley (accused of murdering her seven-year-old stepson) and been the object of the wrath and derision some in the public feel free to hurl her way. The rule of law provides for everyone charged to have the best defense from their lawyer; her role is not to judge the guilt or innocence of her client, but ensure the legal truths in the system are upheld. She defends the client, not his or her crime.

Donald Trump’s inauguation in 2017 ushered in a new era of populism – and a resurgence of interest in Orwell’s book. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters In Gänswein’s story, Benedict XVI emerges as an ironic man — learned, methodical, and brilliant — but above all as a man of faith. Naturally introverted, Benedict XVI withdrew into himself and silence when there were important issues. And he prayed. He prayed more intensely. He prayed hard. He did so moved by an unshakable faith and the need to live and understand the meaning of events. Benedict XVI: The German pope, known as Joseph Ratzinger until his election in 2005, is not only Archbishop Gänswein’s superior but also his mentor. He became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years in 2013, after which he adopted the title “pope emeritus” and retired to a monastery in Vatican City. Entitled “The historic renunciation that marked an era,” this chapter describes Benedict XVI’s decision to resign. Gänswein says that the pope’s commitment to celebrate World Youth Day in Brazil in 2013 weighed heavily on his mind. As Benedict felt his strength diminish, he behaved atypically at prayer: “On kneeling, he would take his head in his hands and almost collapse in on himself, an attitude foreign to his style.” He recalls that Benedict informed him on Sept. 25, 2012, of his intention to make way for a “new, younger, and more energetic” pope. He briefly tried to persuade him to stay on, but realized it was “utterly futile.” As I said to my mother-in-law after a long argument, I get that you like Marie. I do! But I need a little more than just woman ✔️ status ✔️ money ✔️Gänswein, who observed Francis’ first days as pope closely as head of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, says he and Benedict were surprised that the new pontiff chose to live in the Vatican’s Santa Marta residence rather than the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. Gänswein disputes the notion that this was a sign of the new pope’s austerity, pointing out that the living quarters are roughly the same size and that, in any case, the Vatican must pay for the papal apartments’ continued upkeep. We had an interesting discussion about the book at dinner tonight. I was surprised by her support of the teacher character (I expected her to side with the student). We talked about how one incident can escalate into a huge problem, and how gossip can destroy people. Overall, in his book Gänswein is outspoken about critical situations. He does not shy away from admitting that he was wrong in some cases, but he also has no problem denouncing false reconstructions about the pope and his collaborators. In the moments where her story includes the lives of others, you will find people described with dignity, care, and deep respect. I love a memoir that includes tributes to people who have helped shape the author! He describes typical days as Benedict XVI’s secretary and the inner workings of the papal household.

Gänswein also expresses anguish at the pope’s request, in the wake of the celibacy book controversy, that he devote his time entirely to helping Benedict, quoting letters in which the pope emeritus encouraged Francis to allow Gänswein to continue performing the prefect’s duties, to no avail. The German archbishop recounts a later phone call with Francis in which he asked unsuccessfully whether he could return to the role. Gänswein defends Benedict XVI’s use of the term “pope emeritus” and his decision to continue dressing in white against claims that they sowed confusion. He says the German pope was obliged at the time of his retirement “to make some decisions knowing full well that they were not perfect.” As long as his voice allowed him, Benedict XVI personally prepared the homilies, with notes written in pencil in a notebook that would then serve as a guideline for what he would say. They were simple, precise, straight-to-the-point homilies that the four Memores Domini (the consecrated laywomen of Communion and Liberation) who served as Benedict XVI’s family recorded and transcribed. This is an excellent read and it moved me, emotionally and on the level of self-reflection. I myself have an executive job, and I question lots and lots and LOTS of factors around it. All the ones you'd guess - how I can fully mother and fully do my demanding job? how do I pull off "the look?" do people have confidence in me, and if so, why? when are they going to figure out that I don't deserve this job?He notes Benedict’s firm instruction to destroy his private papers and says it is for the Church to decide, after a suitable waiting period, whether his mentor was a saint. But he says it is “unquestionable” that Benedict displayed “heroic virtues,” one of the qualities required for canonization. The chapter ends with the German pope’s spiritual testament.

At some point in my 16 years of teaching, I learned that reading students and communicating proactively are essential survival skills. It is part of my job to call a student's parents when they get less than a C in my class. It is part of my job to call home if a student seems upset about my class. If I expect the school administrators to represent my perspective when talking to parents, then I will probably be disappointed. People only know what you tell them, so the parents are going to assume I'm insane unless I speak directly to them. However, the details of the decision to resign are more dramatic. Gänswein explains how Benedict XVI had already begun withdrawing into more profound prayer after his trip to Cuba and Mexico in 2012. There were indications that he was considering resignation, which triggered some questions asked by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, then secretary of state. But such a decision was inconceivable.

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The author notes that months before the resignation, Benedict had appointed him prefect of the Prefecture of the Papal Household and named him an archbishop. He describes his episcopal ordination as “the most solemn liturgical ceremony I have ever participated in.” Kellyanne Conway, an early purveyor of Trump’s ‘alternative facts’. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images he's not about to read The Call of the Wild. Kid stuff. ('What can you say about a dog?') He's somewhat interested in girls, and strikes me as the typically unmotivated learner who lives for sports. As John Paul II was dying, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became increasingly reflective. Finally, when it became clear that he was being thought of for the succession, he almost withdrew. But then, after prayer, after having matured the decisions, Ratzinger was a serene, convinced, and determined man.