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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Benedict: I was surprised when picked as pope; job seemed beyond my strengthMay 30th, 2009 Pope Benedict says he was surprised to be chosenVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI says he was surprised when he was elected pontiff, but accepted the role even though the challenge seemed greater than his strength. Benedict was asked by a curious child at a Vatican audience with thousands of children on Saturday if he ever thought he would grow up to be come pontiff.
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”.
Lines from Hindu scripture included in Good Friday prayers led by PopeMay 3rd, 2009 Hindus have applauded Pope Benedict for reportedly including verse from ancient Hindu scripture Upanishads in the Good Friday Meditations and Prayers led by him at Roman Colosseum. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a remarkable gesture from Pope and invited him to study more ancient Hindu scriptures, which were very rich in philosophical thought.
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 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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