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New Pope's name focuses on need to evangelize Europe, expert says

Apr 19, 2005

Contrary to earlier media reports, the name taken by the new Pope, Benedict XVI, was not inspired by the former... Read more

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Catholic students express hope in new Pope

Apr 19, 2005

Students at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., said they hope the new Pope will maintain... Read more

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Rome mayor: People of Rome salute their bishop with excitement

Apr 19, 2005

“With excitement the city of Rome salutes its Bishop,” the mayor of the Italian capital, Walter Veltroni, said on Tuesday,... Read more

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Family members and fellow countrymen celebrate papal election of Cardinal Ratzinger

Apr 19, 2005

Hundreds of people filled the main square of the small German town of Marktl am Inn, where Joseph Ratzinger, now... Read more

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Bishops comment on election of Pope Benedict XVI

Apr 19, 2005

Various U.S. bishops have shared their reactions to the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI and have... Read more

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Latin America rejoices at election of Benedict XVI

Apr 19, 2005

Latin America is celebrating with joy the election of the new Pope, Benedict XVI.  From Mexico to Chile millions followed... Read more

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Benedict XVI drives around Rome, visits former apartment and office.

Apr 19, 2005

This morning, after celebrating his first Mass as a Pope, Benedict XVI left the Vatican and went to visit the... Read more

White Smoke. Habemus Papam

Apr 18, 2005

At 17:56 in Rome, white smoke rose from the chimney atop of the Sistine Chapel. The Catholic Church has a... Read more

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Welcome Benedict XVI!

Apr 18, 2005

The 265th. Pontiff of the Church comes from Germany and he is Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected today... Read more

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Report says papal charity exceeded 9 million in 2004

Apr 18, 2005

The Vatican has published a report citing that aid given by the late Pope John Paul II to poor and... Read more

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All-night prayer vigil for conclave held on Denver campus

Apr 18, 2005

Throughout Sunday night and into Monday, a group of students and religious gathered on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput calls Eucharist sale on eBay ‘extraordinarily offensive’

Apr 18, 2005

The on-line auctioning company, eBay is under fire today from Catholics around the world who are outraged that the company... Read more

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Vicar-general of Khartoum released

Apr 18, 2005

The vicar-general of the Diocese of Khartoum, Fr. Peter Ayung, was released from prison yesterday. The priest had been arrested... Read more

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Interest in faith-based TV soars

Apr 18, 2005

Television executives are seeking to fuel viewers’ new appetite for religious-themed programming, reported Agence France-Presse. The trend was evident at... Read more

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Pro-life demonstration to hit Capitol Hill next week

Apr 18, 2005

Six pro-life groups are urging thousands of women to join them on Capitol Hill April 27 to tell the U.S.... Read more

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New head of USCCB Office for Child and Youth Protection named

Apr 18, 2005

The United States bishops’ Office for Child and Youth Protection has a new director. Teresa M. Kettelkamp, who served with... Read more

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Rockford bishop talks about possibilities for John Paul’s successor

Apr 18, 2005

Bishop Thomas Doran believes it won't be too long before the 115 cardinals elect the new Pope.  Read more

Benedict XVI: With Mary and her prayers, God will help us move ahead

Apr 18, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica waving and smiling at a wildly cheering crowd of... Read more

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Benedict XVI dines with Cardinals, announces inauguration on Sunday

Apr 18, 2005

The Mass for the solemn inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI will take place on Sunday at St. Peter's, announced today... Read more

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President Bush greets Pope Benedict XVI

Apr 18, 2005

Today, President George W. Bush read a short statement at White House's South Lawn greeting Pope Benedict XVI. Read more