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Pope received the Cardinals of the “Vatileaks” Commission
Ongoing speculations about a secret dossier on the so-called “Vatileaks” affair. Benedict XVI. received those three Cardinals that had presented him the report in December. On Monday, Benedict XVI....
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The last hours of Benedict XVI’s Pontificate
The last working day in office of Pope Benedict XVI. has begun. After nearly eight years, his pontificate ends today at 8:00 pm, the time of the Sede Vacante (“empty chair Petri”) begins. At 5:00 p.m.,...
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Life after Benedict
From Secretary to Archbishop With the departure of Pope Benedict XVI., the question coms up, which turns the career of his private secretary Georg Gänswein will take. The 56-year old southern German...
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Bookmakers odds on the new Pope
Traditionally, British bookmakers offer bets on who will be the new Pope. While the largest British boomaker William Hill sees Cardinal Secretary of State Tarciso Bertone (Italy) in a lead with a quote...
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U.S. Cardinals canceled daily press conferences
The American cardinals have suspended daily press conferences in Rome during the General Congregations at the request of the entire College of Cardinals. “A little less conversation, a little more...
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The 2013 Conclave Begins: Electing The New Pope
“May the Lord, who guides our hearts in the love and patience of Christ, be with you all.” “Venerable Brothers, after having celebrated the divine mystery, we now enter into Conclave to elect the Roman...
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Black Smoke Signals on First Day of Conclave
The Cardinals held their first ballot on Tuesday to elect a new Pope, with black smoke signaling no winner on the first day of their conclave inside the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke rose into the...
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Gooooooood Moooorning, Vatican!
The weather out there today is rainy and smoky with continued rain and smoke in the afternoon. Tomorrow a chance of continued smoky skys with a weather front coming down from the north. The Pope...
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Pope Francesco I. – Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the new Pope The Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina is the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Francis I. is the first Jesuit in the papal office and also...
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Rome awating Pope inauguration Mass
“Ambiguous” new papal coat of arms Rome is feverishly awaiting the inauguration of the new Pope Francis I. on Tuesday. Delegations from 132 countries, more than 80 heads of state met on Monday in Rome...
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