Pope Benedict XVI

Retired pope asks pardon for abuse, but admits no wrongdoing
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Retired pope asks pardon for abuse, but admits no wrongdoing

ROME (AP) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness Tuesday for any “grievous faults” in his handling of clergy sex…
Pope, on last Sunday, says following God’s wishes
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Pope, on last Sunday, says following God’s wishes

Pope Benedict, speaking in his last Sunday address before becoming the first pope in almost six centuries to step down,…
Al-Azhar seeks rapprochement with Vatican as pope steps down
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Al-Azhar seeks rapprochement with Vatican as pope steps down

Al-Azhar has expressed a desire to "re-establish friendly ties of mutual respect and appreciation" with the Vatican in the wake…
Pope resigns, says no longer has strength to fulfill ministry
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Pope resigns, says no longer has strength to fulfill ministry

ROME — Pope Benedict said on Monday he will resign on 28 February because he no longer has the strength…
Pope to visit Mideast in shadow of Syrian civil war
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Pope to visit Mideast in shadow of Syrian civil war

Pope Benedict makes a religiously delicate and potentially dangerous trip to Lebanon this weekend to appeal for peace and reconciliation…
More than a year later, Al-Azhar head still waiting for Vatican apology
Egypt

More than a year later, Al-Azhar head still waiting for Vatican apology

More than a year after freezing relations with the Catholic Church, Al-Azhar’s grand sheikh is still waiting for an apology…
Pope marks Easter with call for Syria violence end
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Pope marks Easter with call for Syria violence end

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI implored the Syrian regime Sunday to heed international demands to end the bloodshed and…
Pope Benedict hails Pope Shenouda III, says Catholic Church shares the grief
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Pope Benedict hails Pope Shenouda III, says Catholic Church shares the grief

Pope Benedict XVI released a message saying that the Catholic Church shares the pain of the Copts over Pope Shenouda…
Catholic pope condemns Maspero violence
Egypt

Catholic pope condemns Maspero violence

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI says he is "deeply saddened" by the recent violence in Cairo, referring to protests…
Egypt’s foreign minister hopes Al-Azhar, Vatican revive relations
Egypt

Egypt’s foreign minister hopes Al-Azhar, Vatican revive relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil al-Araby expressed hope that relations between Al-Azhar and the Vatican would return to normal.
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