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Cardinal Ratzinger chosen as Pope Benedict XVI
The new pope is Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany. The announcement was made to a cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square. Ratzinger is 78. For more than two decades, he has been the cardinal in charge of Vatican doctrine. (04/19/2005)
Complete Coverage from NPR  Pope Benedict Warns Against Moral RelativismThe new leader of the Roman Catholic Church has denounced moral relativism, the idea that moral principles have no objective standards. Pope Benedict XVI has characterized it as the major evil facing the church. Some observers believe he is taking a stance in the tense cultural wars in the United States. (04/24/2005) Benedict XVI Formally Installed as PopeHundreds of thousands of pilgrims pack into St. Peter's Square to watch Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's formal installation as Pope Benedict XVI in a huge, open-air mass. The new pontiff offered a warm greeting to all non-Catholics and urged humanity to rediscover God to help transform the ills of the world. (04/23/2005) Archbishop of Baltimore Looks to Benedict XVI PapacyMelissa Block talks with Cardinal William Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, who voted in the papal conclave, about Pope Benedict XVI and concerns in the Catholic Church about watering down of doctrine. (04/19/2005) Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates MassPope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election as successor to John Paul II. In an address at the end of the mass, the Pope, formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, spoke of reaching out to non-Catholic Christians and members of other faiths. Robert Siegel talks with John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter. (04/19/2005) Latin Americans React with Joy, Tinge of DisappointmentSome Latin Americans are disappointed that the new pope is not one of their own. But overall, they are heartened that the new Pope Benedict XVI is someone who was close to John Paul II, whom they adored. Latin America is home to nearly half of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics. (04/19/2005) Benedict XVI Expected to Follow John Paul II's LeadVatican watchers believe the ascension of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to the Roman Catholic Church's highest office is a call for leadership continuity. The new Pope Benedict XVI was a close confidant of Pope John Paul II and advocates a strict interpretation of church orthodoxy. (04/19/2005) U.S. Reaction to the New PontiffThe announcement of a new pope Tuesday has resulted in mixed reactions across the country. Some Catholic-Americans welcomed the change, while others voiced concerns that Pope Benedict XVI's belief in core church values is out of sync with their modern lifestyles. (04/19/2005) Residents of Benedict's Hometown Recall Softer SideDespite Pope Benedict XVI reputation as a hardliner, people in his Bavarian hometown of Traunstein, Germany, say they have seen his softer side. (04/19/2005) A Profile of Pope Benedict XVICardinal Joseph Ratzinger was known as a hardliner on enforcing orthodox church doctrine. A look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs. (04/19/2005) View of the Papal News from the Crowds in RomeTens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists packed St. Peter's Square cheered as Pope Benedict XVI made his first appearance before the faithful. (04/18/2005) Former Student Recalls RatzingerMelissa Block talks with Father Joseph Fessio, provost of Ave Maria University and founder of Ignatius Press. Fessio was among Joseph Ratzinger's theology students in Germany and praises Ratzinger's abilities as a teacher and theologian. (04/18/2005) Catholic Church Struggles with Social JusticeThe Roman Catholic Church is still grappling with its mission to help the poor. Pope John Paul II reined in the liberation theology movement, which was often identified with helping the poverty-stricken in Latin America but feared by some church leaders as too radical. However, liberation theology still thrives in rural El Salvador. (04/18/2005) The Future of Dissent in the Catholic ChurchDissident theologians faced a clampdown during the papacy of John Paul II. One possible successor -- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger -- seems to have signaled he would take an even stronger stance against dissenting voices. (04/18/2005) Potential Successors to Pope John Paul IIFather Tom Reese, editor in chief of America, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II. (04/18/2005) Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVICardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, John Paul II's closest adviser, is elected to be the next pope. He will be known as Benedict XVI. The 115 voting cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger, 78, early Tuesday evening, on their third ballot. (04/18/2005) |
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