Benedict Is Cross.

Pope Benedict fury: Ex-pontiff 'terrified' of Francis as his liberal nightmare comes true

POPE BENEDICT is "terrified" of Francis and his plans to modernise the church, as the pontiff made a landmark move to appoint Nathalie Becquart to a senior role, previously only ever held by men.

By CLIVE HAMMOND, Express.

'Blogger: not a cause for over much fuss. There are far worse liberalisations.'