Reverend Thomas Rosica, spokesperson for the Vatican, announcing Benedict's post-retirement title.

梵蒂冈发言人汤马斯·罗西卡神父宣布了本笃十六世退位后的头衔。

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But Vatican spokesman Thomas Rosica is denying rumors that a date has been set for the start of the election process.

不过梵蒂冈发言人托马斯·罗西卡否认了选举日期已定的传言。

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Thomas Rosica suggested that the details of what was discussed in the general congregations were not meant to be publicized.

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"That is all we can say, is what's been said, " Rosica said.

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The group's formation, exactly a month after Francis was elected, shows that the pope "listens attentively" to what the cardinals say, Rosica said.

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