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.
Italian PM Berlusconi meets briefly with pope for first time since sex scandal broke in springSeptember 26th, 2009 Berlusconi, pope meet 1st time since sex scandalROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi had his first meeting Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI since the Italian leader was implicated in a sex scandal that broke last spring. Vatican spokesman the Rev.
Pope: 'Guardian angel' did not prevent fractured wrist, acting on higher ordersJuly 29th, 2009 Pope: 'Guardian angel' did not stop accidentLES COMBES, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday that his guardian angel was clearly acting "on superior orders" when he let the pontiff fall and break his wrist this month. The 82-year-old pope said in a lighthearted tone that: "Perhaps the Lord wanted to teach me more patience and humility, give me more time for prayer and meditation," the pope added.
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.
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.
President Obama wrapping up economic summit, meets Friday with pope, departs for AfricaJuly 10th, 2009 Obama to conclude summit talks, meet with popeL'AQUILA, Italy — Global problems, Africa and the pope all figure in President Barack Obama's day. He's in Italy, where the three-day G-8 summit on climate change and the economy is wrapping up.
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.
White House says Obama plans to visit Vatican, pope during trip to Rome next monthJune 24th, 2009 Obama to visit pope during G-8 visitWASHINGTON — A White House spokesman says President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI will talk about their shared belief in the dignity of all people at their meeting next month. The White House on Wednesday said the two leaders would meet while Obama visits Italy for the G-8 summit.
In Holocaust memorial visitors book, Benedict quotes passage reminding hope arises from miseryMay 11th, 2009 Pope quotes Lamentations at Holocaust memorialPope Benedict XVI signed the visitors book at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial Monday with a passage from the Book of Lamentations, the Biblical poems traditionally read to commemorate the fall of the temple in Jerusalem. "His mercies are not spent," Benedict wrote.
Pope arrives at Mount Nebo in Jordan where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised LandMay 9th, 2009 Pope arrives at Mount Nebo in JordanAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI has arrived at Mount Nebo, where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised Land. The sun broke through the morning mist just before the pope arrived Saturday at the wind-swept hill overlooking the Jordan valley.
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.
Hindus want public apology from Pope May 3rd, 2009 Hindus are asking Pope Benedict to issue a public apology for allegedly insulting them.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was very humiliating to one billion strong Hindus of the world when Pope Benedict referred their God as “just any god”.
Condoms not the answer to Africa's AIDS tragedy: PopeMarch 18th, 2009 ROME/YAOUNDE - Pope Benedict XVI Tuesday courted further controversy on his first trip to Africa by saying condoms were not a solution to the continent's AIDS problems. AIDS 'is a tragedy that cannot be overcome by money alone, that cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems,' the pontiff said on board the flight to Yaounde, Cameroon.
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.
Pope Benedict celebrates midnight mass in RomeDecember 24th, 2008 ROME - Pope Benedict XVI late Wednesday led the Vatican's Christmas festivities by celebrating the traditional Midnight Mass. Thousands of Catholics, including many foreigners, flocked to St.
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