- NY Cardinal Dolan: Electing pope all new to him AP - 10 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says electing a new pope is all new to him since he's still learning what it means to be archbishop. More »NY Cardinal Dolan: Electing pope all new to him
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says electing a new pope is all new to him since he's still learning what it means to be archbishop.
- Electing a pope: conclave, oath, chimney smoke The Associated Press - AP - 27 mins ago
Pope Benedict XVI's resignation sets in motion a complex sequence of events to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The laws governing the selection are … More »Electing a pope: conclave, oath, chimney smoke
Pope Benedict XVI's resignation sets in motion a complex sequence of events to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The laws governing the selection are the same as those in force after a papal death. Here is the procedure:
- Christian world surprised at Pope's decision AP - 34 mins ago
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign due to his frailty was met with shock, surprise and disbelief from staunchly Catholic Poland to London's … More »Christian world surprised at Pope's decision
- Timeline: Benedict steps down as Pope Reuters - 1 hr 12 mins ago
(Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Monday that he no longer had the strength to fulfill his role as head of the Roman Catholic Church and would retire on February 28. … More »Timeline: Benedict steps down as Pope
(Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Monday that he no longer had the strength to fulfill his role as head of the Roman Catholic Church and would retire on February 28. Here are the major events of his ministry: 2005: April 19 - German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected to succeed Pope John Paul II as the 265th leader of …
- Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal NICOLE WINFIELD - AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI always cast himself as the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps to the public glare and the majesty … More »Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI always cast himself as the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps to the public glare and the majesty of Vatican pageantry. And on Monday, the Vatican announced that the leader of the world's billion Roman Catholics was stepping down — the first pontiff to …
- Pope Benedict stepping down, cites poor health Philip Pullella - Reuters - 1 hr 20 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict shocked the world on Monday by saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to cope with his ministry, in an announcement … More »Pope Benedict stepping down, cites poor health
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict shocked the world on Monday by saying he no longer had the mental and physical strength to cope with his ministry, in an announcement that left his aides "incredulous" and will make him the first pontiff to step down since the Middle Ages. The German-born Pope, 85, hailed as a hero …
- AP PHOTOS: A look back at Pope Benedict XVI The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 41 mins ago
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. "After … More »AP PHOTOS: A look back at Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals. "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate …
- NY Cardinal Dolan: Startled by pope's announcement AP - 1 hr 44 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he was as startled as the rest of the world about Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign later this … More »NY Cardinal Dolan: Startled by pope's announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he was as startled as the rest of the world about Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign later this month due to failing health.
- Pope to resign Feb. 28, says he's too infirm NICOLE WINFIELD and VICTOR L. SIMPSON - AP - 1 hr 46 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he lacks the strength to fulfill his duties and on Feb. 28 will become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The … More »Pope to resign Feb. 28, says he's too infirm
- Merkel says has utmost respect for pope's decision Reuters - 1 hr 50 mins ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that she fully respected German-born Pope Benedict's decision to resign because of his frailty. "If the pope … More »Merkel says has utmost respect for pope's decision
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that she fully respected German-born Pope Benedict's decision to resign because of his frailty. "If the pope himself, after thorough reflection, has come to the conclusion that he doesn't have the strength anymore to carry out his duties, then this has my utmost …
- Text of pope announcement he will resign Feb. 28 The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 54 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. Here is the text of his announcement, delivered … More »Text of pope announcement he will resign Feb. 28
- Pope is frail, not ill, faced no pressure to resign: Vatican Reuters - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict has no specific illness and his decision to resign was taken with no outside pressure, the Vatican spokesman said on Monday after the pontiff's … More »Pope is frail, not ill, faced no pressure to resign: Vatican
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict has no specific illness and his decision to resign was taken with no outside pressure, the Vatican spokesman said on Monday after the pontiff's shock announcement that he would step down at the end of this month. Father Federico Lombardi said the 85 year-old pope's decision was not due to …
- Anglican leader learned of Pope's decision "with heavy heart" Reuters - 2 hrs 11 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The spiritual head of the world's Anglicans said it was with a "heavy heart" that he learned of Pope Benedict's decision on Monday to step down as … More »Anglican leader learned of Pope's decision "with heavy heart"
LONDON (Reuters) - The spiritual head of the world's Anglicans said it was with a "heavy heart" that he learned of Pope Benedict's decision on Monday to step down as pontiff, adding he fully sympathized with the decision. "It was with a heavy heart but complete understanding that we learned this morning of Pope Benedict's …
- New pope will probably be elected by end of March: Vatican Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - A new pope will probably be elected by the end of March, a Vatican spokesman said on Monday, after Pope Benedict left his aides "incredulous" with his … More »New pope will probably be elected by end of March: Vatican
ROME (Reuters) - A new pope will probably be elected by the end of March, a Vatican spokesman said on Monday, after Pope Benedict left his aides "incredulous" with his announcement that he would resign because he was too weak to fulfill the duties of his office. Benedict said he would step down on February 28 and would …
- Report: Brother says Pope's was considering resignation for months The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago
BERLIN - The pope's brother, Georg Ratzinger, says the pontiff had been advised by his doctor not to take any more transatlantic trips and had been considering stepping … More »Report: Brother says Pope's was considering resignation for months
BERLIN - The pope's brother, Georg Ratzinger, says the pontiff had been advised by his doctor not to take any more transatlantic trips and had been considering stepping down for months.
- Israel's chief rabbi praises pope, wishes him good health Reuters - 3 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli chief rabbi Yona Metzger on Monday praised Pope Benedict's inter-religious outreach and said relations between Israel and the Vatican had … More »Israel's chief rabbi praises pope, wishes him good health
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli chief rabbi Yona Metzger on Monday praised Pope Benedict's inter-religious outreach and said relations between Israel and the Vatican had never been better. "During his period (as pope) there were the best relations ever between the church and the chief rabbinate and we hope that this trend …
- Report: Brother says Pope's doctor told him not to take transatlantic trips for health reasons AP - 3 hrs ago
Report: Brother says Pope's doctor told him not to take transatlantic trips for health reasons. More »Report: Brother says Pope's doctor told him not to take transatlantic trips for health reasons
Report: Brother says Pope's doctor told him not to take transatlantic trips for health reasons.
- German government "moved" by Pope Benedict's resignation Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government said it was "moved and touched" by the surprise resignation of German-born Pope Benedict on Monday. "As a Christian and as a … More »German government "moved" by Pope Benedict's resignation
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government said it was "moved and touched" by the surprise resignation of German-born Pope Benedict on Monday. "As a Christian and as a Catholic, one can't help but be moved and touched by this," government spokesman Steffen Seibert said at a regular government news conference. "The German …
- Vatican says pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave expected mid-March The Associated Press - AP - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave … More »Vatican says pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave expected mid-March
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
- Pope resignation announcement text Reuters - 3 hrs ago
ROME (Reuters) - The following is the text of the speech that Pope Benedict delivered in Latin to members of a consistory, or church council, announcing his planned resignation … More »Pope resignation announcement text
ROME (Reuters) - The following is the text of the speech that Pope Benedict delivered in Latin to members of a consistory, or church council, announcing his planned resignation on Monday. It was distributed by the Vatican in a statement: "Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, …
- Pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave in March By - AP - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for … More »Pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave in March
- Pope resigns, saying no longer has strength to fulfill ministry Reuters - 3 hrs ago
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office, becoming the first pontiff … More »Pope resigns, saying no longer has strength to fulfill ministry
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office, becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to take such a step. The 85-year-old pope said he had noticed that his strength had deteriorated over recent months "to the extent …
- Pope says he no longer has strength to fulfill ministry Reuters - 3 hrs ago
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Monday said he would resign on Feb 28 because he no longer had the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. "For this reason, and … More »Pope says he no longer has strength to fulfill ministry
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Monday said he would resign on Feb 28 because he no longer had the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. "For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter," he said …
- Canadian Press NewsAlert: Vatican says pope resigning on Feb. 28 The Associated Press - AP - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY - Vatican says Pope Benedict XVl will resign on Feb. 28. More »Canadian Press NewsAlert: Vatican says pope resigning on Feb. 28
VATICAN CITY - Vatican says Pope Benedict XVl will resign on Feb. 28.
- Vatican says Pope resigning on Feb. 28 AP - 4 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says that Pope Benedict XVI will resign on Feb. 28. The announcement Monday was a surprise. More »Vatican says Pope resigning on Feb. 28
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says that Pope Benedict XVI will resign on Feb. 28. The announcement Monday was a surprise.
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