Re- Gifting, Papal Style

Pope Francis met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and gave him an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

 From the Associated Press, "Francis also brought a gift for Benedict, an icon of the Madonna. ‘They told me it’s the Madonna of Humility,’ Francis told Benedict. ‘Let me say one thing: When they told me that, I immediately thought of you, at the many marvelous examples of humility and gentleness that you gave us during your pontificate.’ Benedict replied: ‘Grazie, grazie.’”

So where did Pope Francis get it? From the Moynihan Letters:

“Pope Francis presented to Pope emeritus Benedict the icon which had been presented to Pope Francis by Metropolitan Hilarion on behalf of Patriarch Kirill [the head of the Russian Orthodox Church] after the private audience [with the new Pope] on 20 March."

Was Mr. Hilarion upset about the re-gift?  “Very pleased and touched.”