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God will help choose next Pope, cardinal stresses
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru, discouraged a spirit of intrigue surrounding the upcoming conclave and said the new... Read more
Conclave may take place earlier than expected
The Vatican's spokesman announced today that the coming conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI's successor might be convened in shorter... Read more
New Pope will be the one God wants, Spanish bishop says
The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference defended Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign and said that the Holy... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope's final days
The last days of Pope Benedict XVI will include three public appearances, a meeting with the priests of Rome, Lenten... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013. Read more
