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  1. Bishops share concerns for Michigan in meeting with Pope Benedict XVI
    Detroit Free Press logo Detroit Free Press 2 hours ago

    "The Holy Father was very sympathetic when we told him about the economic troubles of our region," Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron said about the meeting. "He assured us of his prayers." Vigneron and all of Michigan's other bishops met with Pope...

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    "We walked in and I said, 'Oh my God, Mary Catherine, there's the Pope!'" She's referring to a cardboard cut-out of his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and a line of people waiting to have their picture taken with him. Just a few steps a way, fans were...

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    Pope Benedict XVI looks at heavy snowfall in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican February 3, 2012.

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  4. I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 weeks ago
  5. The Pope and Beer: 9 Photos to Brighten Your Day...
    The New Advent 14 hours ago

    The photo is reported to be Cardinal Ratzinger and Karl Rahner and a third guest enjoying a conversation and beer. A speciality German beer created to commemorate the Pope's visit to Germany. A German beer stein created for the Pope's visit to Germany.

  6. Vatican denies Fr. Gabriele Amorth's strange claim that Pope Benedict XVI performed exorcism in St. Peter's Square...
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    XVI cured two men of demonic possession when he blessed them in St Peter’s Square, a leading exorcist has claimed. Fr Gabriele Amorth said that when the Pope blessed the men they “flew three metres backwards” and “howled no longer”. When the Pope...

  7. Consistory: day of prayer and reflection
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    To be held on February 17th, the day before the scheduled Consistory, the theme of the reflections is to be: "The proclamation of the Gospel today, between missio ad gentes and the new evangelization” – a theme to be introduced by Cardinal-designate...

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    This picture taken and provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, shows Pope Benedict XVI at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, as he looks at an unusual snowfall that has covered...

    This picture taken and provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, shows Pope Benedict XVI at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, as he looks at an unusual snowfall that has covered... View Photo »

  9. Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 weeks ago
  10. Pope prays with thousands of religious at St. Peter's Basilica
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  11. Pope Benedict XVI: I'm praying for metro Detroit
    Detroit Free Press logo Detroit Free Press 17 hours ago

    The Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron met today with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, telling him about the challenges that face metro Detroit. "The Holy Father was very sympathetic when we told him about the economic troubles of our region," Vigneron...

  12. Gallery: Rome stunned by freak snowstorm
    Calgary Herald logo Calgary Herald 18 hours ago

    A rare mantle of snow blanketed the historic centre of Rome Friday, forcing the closure of schools and tourist sites such as the Colosseum as Pope Benedict XVI took a peek at the snowflakes. The snow covered palm trees, ancient Roman ruins and Baroque...

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About Pope Benedict XVI

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Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus PP. XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal... Full Article

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  1. Pope Benedict XVI holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  2. Pope Benedict XVI holds a monstrance as he leads a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI holds a monstrance as he leads a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  3. Pope Benedict XVI (R) leaves at the end of his Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (R) leaves at the end of his Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  4. Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead a Vespers mass at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 2, 2012.

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  5. Pope Benedict XVI is helped by prelates to kneel during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI is helped by prelates to kneel during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  6. Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful upon his arrival in St. Peter's Basilica to lead a Vespers prayer at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful upon his arrival in St. Peter's Basilica to lead a Vespers prayer at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  7. Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads the Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  8. Pope Benedict XVI (C) takes place for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI (C) takes place for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  9. Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives for the celebration of Vespers on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on January 2, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.

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  10. Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 1, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican February 1, 2012.

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  11. Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful as he leaves at the end of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful as he leaves at the end of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

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  12. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 29: Pope Benedict XVI releases a dove from the window of his studio at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff flanked by two children of the Catholic Action marked the Day for... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 29: Pope Benedict XVI releases a dove from the window of his studio at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 29, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pontiff flanked by two children of the Catholic Action marked the Day for...

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  13. Pope Benedict XVI looks on next to a young member of "Azione Cattolica" (Catholic Action movement) as he releases a dove from a window of his private apartments as he leads the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI looks on next to a young member of "Azione Cattolica" (Catholic Action movement) as he releases a dove from a window of his private apartments as he leads the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012.

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  14. Pope Benedict XVI and children release a dove from the window of the Pontiff's apartment at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI and children release a dove from the window of the Pontiff's apartment at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace.

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  15. Pope Benedict XVI looks at a dove settling near him after it was released from the window of his apartment at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI looks at a dove settling near him after it was released from the window of his apartment at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace.

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  16. Pope Benedict XVI and two young members of "Azione Cattolica" (Catholic Action movement) look on as a seagull (top R) flies after he released doves from a window of his private apartments while leading the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI and two young members of "Azione Cattolica" (Catholic Action movement) look on as a seagull (top R) flies after he released doves from a window of his private apartments while leading the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012.

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  17. Pope Benedict XVI and a child release two doves at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI and a child release two doves at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on January 29, 2012. The Pontiff and youth of the Catholic Action released two doves, symbol of peace.

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  18. Pope Benedict XVI looks at white doves that were freed at the end of the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI looks at white doves that were freed at the end of the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012.

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  19. Pope Benedict XVI looks on as he releases a dove from a window of his private apartments as he leads the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI looks on as he releases a dove from a window of his private apartments as he leads the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican January 29, 2012.

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  20. Pope Benedict XVI reacts after freeing a white dove at the end of the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Pope Benedict XVI reacts after freeing a white dove at the end of the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012.

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  21. This picture taken and provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, shows Pope Benedict XVI at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, as he looks at an unusual snowfall that has covered the Italian capital with a white layer... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    This picture taken and provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, shows Pope Benedict XVI at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, as he looks at an unusual snowfall that has covered the Italian capital with a white layer...

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  22. Bishop James Harvey, left, and a Swiss guard knee as Pope Benedict XVI, not seen, holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Bishop James Harvey, left, and a Swiss guard knee as Pope Benedict XVI, not seen, holds the ostensory during a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  23. A faithful holding images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and late Pope John Paul II, waits for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    A faithful holding images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and late Pope John Paul II, waits for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of a Vespers prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  24. Pope Benedict XVI leads a Vespri mass at St. Paul's Outside the Walls basilica in Rome January 25, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI leads a Vespri mass at St. Paul's Outside the Walls basilica in Rome January 25, 2012.

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  25. Pope Benedict XVI leads a Vespers celebration in St. Paul's outside the walls Basilica in Rome, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Pope Benedict XVI leads a Vespers celebration in St. Paul's outside the walls Basilica in Rome, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.

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  1. I would like to emphasize the critical role of spiritual guidance in the journey of faith and, in particular, in response to the vocation of special consecration for the service of God and his people
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 weeks ago
  2. Today, our celebration is a visible sign of the communion of faith spread throughout the entire world and how it is anchored here in Rome, where Peter lives, now bearing the name Benedict XVI.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 weeks ago
  3. No Justice without Life ... I express my hope that your deliberations will encourage the political and legislative initiatives being promoted in a growing number of countries to eliminate the death penalty and to continue the substantive progress made in conforming penal law both to the human dignity of...
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: IndiaVision 2 months ago
  4. It has been my hope and prayer that by focusing on the Word of God with no commentary, our Bible recordings would be welcomed by all people ... This recording of the Latin Neo-Vulgate, and being welcomed to present it to Pope Benedict XVI, is a wonderful fulfillment of 30 years of prayer and commitment ...
    SOURCE: PRWeb 2 weeks ago
  5. You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The Beaufort Gazette 2 months ago
  6. While I was writing the movie, I read many documents that said many newly elected Popes panicked and had this trouble ... In an interview, Benedict XVI [the current Pope] said that he had the same feeling when he learnt he was elected. He said so, so we have to believe him. I’d also been struck by the f...
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 months ago
  7. You don’t like shopping or large crowds or lines. But deadline’s over, Andy, and you don’t want to go home; this is your chance. And think of the deals. C’mon, this is Black Friday; drop some boom upside your Christmas shopping, bro
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The Beaufort Gazette 2 months ago
  8. Pope Benedict XVI has made the New Evangelization a priority
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  9. With his human heart ... Jesus learned to pray from his Mother and from the Jewish tradition, yet the source of his prayer is his eternal communion with the Father.
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Vatican Radio 2 months ago
  10. the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  11. The Church cannot sanction pastoral practices—for example, sacramental pastoral practices—which contradict the clear instruction of the Lord
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  12. The visit of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to Africa brings good news for a continent marked with instability and a fragile peace. Knowing that the Pope addressed the important issues of reconciliation, justice and peace in a context economic recession in which Africa struggles to find its feet, is a...
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 months ago
  13. Despite attempts to still the Church’s voice in the public square, many people of good will continue to look to her for wisdom, insight and sound guidance
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: National Catholic Register 2 months ago
  14. Saint Peter was given the command by the Lord to confirm his brother apostles. The visit of Archbishop Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio, sent to us by the successor of Saint Peter, Pope Benedict XVI, will affirm and encourage us especially by confirming our communion with the Holy Father and so with the Ch...
    SOURCE: ic Liverpool 2 months ago
  15. I hope all members of the international community will agree a responsible, credible and united response to this worrying and complex phenomenon
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Japan Today 2 months ago
  16. In the thought of Benedict XVI, silence is not simply an antidote to the constant an unstoppable flow of information that characterizes society today, but rather a factor that is necessary for its integration. Silence, precisely because it favors discernment and reflection, can in fact be seen primarily...
    SOURCE: Catholic Exchange 2 months ago
  17. Respecting the Creator's footprint allows a better understanding of our true human identity
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 2 months ago
  18. Benedict XVI has a straight speaking style
    SOURCE: France 24 2 months ago
  19. I hope that all members of the international community agree on a responsible and credible response to this worrisome and complex phenomenon, taking into account the needs of the poorest and future generations
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Mongabay.com 2 months ago
  20. Our father, you have created man and woman in your image ... But they distance themselves from you by their tribal divisions, their violence, their wars. May the visit of Pope Benedict XVI create in us the desire to reconcile ourselves.
    SOURCE: The State 2 months ago
  21. In reality, the true 'owner' of the world is not man but God
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  22. Al-Qaida in Iraq warned Pope Benedict XVI that its war against Christianity and the West will go on until Islam takes over the world.
    SOURCE: The Bellingham Herald 2 months ago
  23. Young people have a right to hear clearly the Church’s teaching and, most importantly, to be inspired by the coherence and beauty of the Christian message
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  24. the statements by Fr. Novoa have been very damaging to the Church because they contradict the messages that have been part of the magisterium and tradition of the Church throughout history which Pope Benedict XVI has also defended.
    SOURCE: Catholic News Agency 2 months ago
  25. I have long held in high esteem a son of this country, His Eminence Cardinal Bernardin Gantin. For many years, we both worked, each according to his proper competence, laboring in the same vineyard. We both happily assisted my predecessor, blessed John Paul II, in the exercise of his Petrine ministry. W...
    – Pope Benedict XVI SOURCE: The New Advent 2 months ago
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