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Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
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Who Are the Candidates to Become the Next Pope?
This week at the Vatican in Rome, cardinals from around the world are convening to elect the next pope, which could happen any day now. Who is most likely to succeed Pope Benedict XIV? As of now, there is no clear favorite, but a few cardinals have emerged as the top choices in various betting markets.
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College Of Cardinals Closer To Scheduling Conclave To Select The Next Pope
March 7, 2013 The College of Cardinals is meeting twice this morning, with the final gathering taking place before noon.
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Pope Benedict XVI Departs, Bookies Bet on Replacement
March 1, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff in 600 years to leave the job in something other than a casket. As Benedict flew off into the sunset to begin a new life of prayer and study, Roman Catholic cardinals started gathering around the world to pick his successor
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Pope Benedict Ends Papacy After Eight Years
February 28, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI is officially no longer the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Pope’s Resignation Prompts Celebrity Reaction on Facebook
The news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation quickly spread across social media platforms on Monday. While the pope remained silent on his recently opened Twitter account, his Facebook page (which we completely fabricated) got weird. Check out how (we imagine) the pope's "friends" reacted to his resignation:
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Vatican Admits That Pope Benedict XVI Had Battery Replaced In Pacemaker
February 12, 2013
The Vatican is confirming reports that Pope Benedict XVI had a battery replaced in a pacemaker implanted almost a decade ago.
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation Stuns The World, Oddsmakers Favor Canadian Cardinal To Succeed
February 11, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation at the end of this month citing health concerns has taken the world by surprise, thrusting the Catholic Church into a realm it hasn’t entered in more than 600 years.
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Pope Benedict XVI Resigning At The End Of February
February 11, 2013
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Hallelujah! Pope Benedict Joins Twitter
Pope Benedict XVI may be the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church with a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years, but that doesn't mean he's not up on the latest technology. In fact, the Vatican recently revealed the pope's Twitter handle and said that he'll start tweeting to followers on Dec. 12.