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Pope: Resignation for ‘Good of the Church’
As he presides over what is likely to be his last pubic Mass. MORE
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Benedict XVI: The Unexpected Democrat
His insights into modern political life were born of a keen intelligence refined by deep faith.... MORE
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Habemus Vacancy
The Vatican knows how to stage a conclave—that secretive selection process for the next pope—if the... MORE
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The Backseat Pope
Will Benedict XVI really be able to stay out of his successor’s hair? MORE
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Pope Had Secret Heart Surgery
To replace pacemaker three months ago. MORE
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Good Riddance, Benedict!
If the pope were a CEO he would have been fired years ago as he oversaw the decline of the Catholic... MORE
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Rome’s Next Top Pope
Momentum is building for an African pontiff, but an American and a Canadian will likely be in the... MORE
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Older Than Benedict & Going Strong
At age 85, Pope Benedict is hanging up his hat, citing old age.... MORE
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15 Biggest Pope Scandals
How does Pope Benedict’s resignation rank among the Vatican’s most embarrassing scandals? MORE
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Pope’s Tenure Marred by Human-Rights Failures
Joseph Ratzinger—a.k.a.... MORE
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The Bureaucrat and the Saint
Every pope mixes the roles of CEO and Vicar of Christ, but a comparison of Benedict XVI and his... MORE
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Benedict XVI and the Perks of Being an Ex-Pope
With his early exit, Benedict may salvage an uncertain legacy. MORE
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