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Choice of Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear, says U.S. cardinal
The choice of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear “almost from the beginning,” Francis Cardinal George of Chicago told... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Benedict’s upcoming schedule; crowds cheer Pope on Roman street
Yesterday, Vatican press director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced the upcoming schedule and previous day’s activities for newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Pope Benedict reinstates top Roman Curia members
As one of his first acts as Pope, the newly elected Benedict XVI has reinstated many of the top officials... Read more
Benedict XVI drives around Rome, visits former apartment and office.
This morning, after celebrating his first Mass as a Pope, Benedict XVI left the Vatican and went to visit the... Read more
Latin America rejoices at election of Benedict XVI
Latin America is celebrating with joy the election of the new Pope, Benedict XVI. From Mexico to Chile millions followed... Read more
Bishops comment on election of Pope Benedict XVI
Various U.S. bishops have shared their reactions to the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI and have... Read more
Family members and fellow countrymen celebrate papal election of Cardinal Ratzinger
Hundreds of people filled the main square of the small German town of Marktl am Inn, where Joseph Ratzinger, now... Read more
Rome mayor: People of Rome salute their bishop with excitement
“With excitement the city of Rome salutes its Bishop,” the mayor of the Italian capital, Walter Veltroni, said on Tuesday,... Read more
Catholic students express hope in new Pope
Students at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., said they hope the new Pope will maintain... Read more
New Pope's name focuses on need to evangelize Europe, expert says
Contrary to earlier media reports, the name taken by the new Pope, Benedict XVI, was not inspired by the former... Read more
Pro-life groups embrace and support Pope Benedict XVI
Numerous pro-life groups are enthusiastic about the election of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger as the next Pope, praising his track record... Read more
New Pope knows US Church, says USCCB president
“I have always found him to be very open and pastoral, with a listening ear, especially sensitive to the situation... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls election of Pope Benedict ‘a tremendous moment for the Church’
Archbishop Charles Chaput, leader of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Denver is welcoming Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal... Read more
World leaders look hopefully to new pontificate
As the world looks to Pope Benedict XVI to fill the giant shoes of Pope John Paul II, leaders from... Read more
Pope Benedict calls on faithful to intensify devotion to Eucharistic Jesus
In his first pontifical homily, delivered earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI noted the significance of his pontificate starting “as the... Read more
Pope Benedict lays out vision for pontificate
With an audible sense of the weighty path, which lies ahead of him, Pope Benedict XVI delivered his first homily... Read more
New Pope Benedict says ‘John Paul left us a Church that is more courageous, freer, younger’
Earlier today, newly elected Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger delivered his first homily at a Mass in the... Read more
WYD Cologne 2005 will receive Benedict XVI in his homeland, Germany
One of the acts programmed for the newly elected Pontiff, Benedict XVI, is the journey to his homeland, Germany, to... Read more
President Bush greets Pope Benedict XVI
Today, President George W. Bush read a short statement at White House's South Lawn greeting Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Benedict XVI dines with Cardinals, announces inauguration on Sunday
The Mass for the solemn inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI will take place on Sunday at St. Peter's, announced today... Read more
