VATICAN CITY, MARCH 26, 2007 (ZENIT.org).- Benedict XVI received in audience the superior of the ecumenical Taizé community, continuing an annual tradition begun by Pope John XXIII.

The Vatican press office reported that Benedict XVI met with Brother Alois Löser today. Brother Alois, 52, succeeded Taizé's founder, Brother Roger Schutz, as prior of the group.

Brother Roger, 90, was killed by a mentally disturbed woman in 2005.

The Holy See did not report any details about today's audience.

Code: ZE07032627

Date: 2007-03-26