Pope to visit Rome synagogue in January as part of Catholic-Jewish dialogueOctober 13th, 2009 Pope to visit Rome synagogue in JanuaryVATICAN CITY — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI will visit Rome's main synagogue in January as part of Catholic-Jewish dialogue. The announcement Tuesday gave no details of the Jan.
Pope Benedict XVI to attend concert to mark 70th anniversary of WWII startOctober 1st, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI to attend WWII concertVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI will attend a concert marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II being performed by young musicians from around the globe. The Vatican says the Oct.
In an encounter reminiscent of Obama's fly, Pope Benedict XVI bugged by spider during speechSeptember 26th, 2009 A not so itsy-bitsy spider bugs the pope in PraguePRAGUE — President Barack Obama had his fly. Now Pope Benedict XVI has his spider.
Pope Benedict XVI says Nazi concentration camps were 'extreme symbols of evil'August 9th, 2009 Pope: concentration camps a symbol of evilCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy —Pope Benedict XVI says that Nazi concentration camps were "extreme symbols of evil" and hell on earth. The pontiff says concentration camps are a symbol of the "hell that comes to earth when man forgets God and replaces him, usurping his right to decide what is right and what is wrong, to give life and death."
The German-born Benedict was forced to join the Hitler Youth, and on Sunday was remembering two saints who had died in concentration camps.
Pope Benedict XVI: Nazi concentration camps were 'extreme symbols of evil'August 9th, 2009 Pope: Nazi concentration camps a symbol of evilCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy —Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that Nazi concentration camps were "extreme symbols of evil" and hell on earth. The German-born pontiff, who was forced to join the Hitler Youth, was remembering two saints who had died at the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.
Vatican says pope was looking for light switch in dark room when he fell 10 days agoJuly 27th, 2009 Vatican says pope fell looking for light switchROME — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI was looking for a light switch in the bedroom of his Alpine chalet when he tripped and broke his wrist while on vacation 10 days ago. Papal spokesman the Rev.
Vatican: Pope spends calm night after breaking wrist, learns to cope with castJuly 18th, 2009 Vatican: Pope learning to cope with castLES COMBES, Italy — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI spent a calm night after breaking his wrist in his Alpine vacation chalet and is learning to cope with the cast on his right arm. Vatican spokesman the Rev.
Pope Benedict XVI fractures wrist in a fall on vacation in the Alps; treated in hospitalJuly 17th, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI fractures wrist in a fallVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI broke his right wrist in a fall during his vacation in the Italian Alps and is being treated in a local hospital, officials and the Vatican said Friday. The pope, 82, fell in his room in a chalet overnight and despite the accident, celebrated Mass and had breakfast before going to the hospital, a Vatican statement said.
Pope Benedict XVI begins two-week vacation in the Italian AlpsJuly 13th, 2009 Pope on vacation in the Italian AlpsLES COMBES, Italy — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has traveled to a village in the Italian Alps for two weeks of vacation. It says the pontiff was flown to Turin on a plane Monday and then traveled on to Les Combes, in a region near the French border, by helicopter.
Obama arrives at Vatican for meeting with Pope Benedict XVI, wife and daughters to join himJuly 10th, 2009 Obama at Vatican to meet with Pope Benedict XVIVATICAN CITY — President Barack Obama has arrived at the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. Obama's motorcade arrived at the Holy See on Friday, greeted by Swiss Guards in their colorful uniforms.
Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican, wife and daughters to join himJuly 10th, 2009 Obama meets with Pope Benedict XVIVATICAN CITY — President Barack Obama is meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Shaking hands with the pope, Obama said it was "a great honor" to meet him.
Pope taps Vatican official, Archbishop Ranjith, to head Colombo, Sri Lanka archdioceseJune 16th, 2009 Pope taps Ranjith to head Colombo archdioceseVATICAN CITY — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has named a Vatican official, Monsignor Albert Malcolm Ranjith, to head the Colombo, Sri Lanka archdiocese. Ranjith takes the seat from the retiring Archbishop Oswald Thomas Colman Gomis at a delicate time in Sri Lanka's history, with a brutal 25-year civil war between the government and Tamil Tiger rebels ending last month.
Pope heads to Jordan on a Middle East tour he calls a pilgrimage of peaceMay 8th, 2009 Pope heads to Mideast on 'pilgrimage of peace'ROME — Pope Benedict XVI has set off for the Middle East on a self-proclaimed pilgrimage of peace. Benedict's plane took off from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport at about 9:50 a.m.
Pope hopes Holy Land trip will help Christians, promote peace; urges prayers for PalestiniansMay 3rd, 2009 Pope hopes Holy Land trip will promote peaceVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI says he hopes his upcoming trip to the Holy Land will give encouragement to Christians there and also promote peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinians. Benedict says he is urging particular prayers for the Palestinians, whom he says have endured "great hardship and suffering."
Benedict travels to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories May 8-15.
Pope Benedict offers prayers for Obama's successJanuary 20th, 2009 VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI in a telegram has offered US President Barack Obama prayers that God may grant him 'unfailing wisdom and strength' in carrying out his new responsibilities. 'Under your leadership, may the American people continue to find in their impressive religious and political heritage the spiritual values and ethical principles needed to cooperate in the building of a truly just and free society,' Benedict told Obama just a few hours before the inauguration ceremonies.
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