Then how come Pope Francis had Walter Kasper, not Pope Benedict, speak at the consistory?
Francis called Kasper a “superb” theologian”. He hasn’t said the same about Pope Benedict.
Because once a Pope retires his public ministry is over. Therefore, he is by definition ineligible to give homilies or speak on behalf of the Church.
Benedict is retired.
Continued negativity toward Pope Francis is not prompted by the HOLY Spirit.