Pope Benedict XVI stands to show his thanks after a standing ovation from pilgrims at his last General Audience on February 27, 2013.

Stephen Driscoll
Pope Benedict XVI stands to show his thanks after a standing ovation from pilgrims at his last General Audience on February 27, 2013.

Referring to the group by its German initials, IG, Pope Benedict told the publication: “Obviously I was not informed about some things in the inner life of the IG, or even deceived, which I regret.”