by Laurie Goodstein and Daniel J. Wakin Before Wednesday, when they stopped giving interviews, the cardinals frequently cited attributes the church now needs: a compelling communicator who wins souls through both his words and his holy bearing, and a fearless sheriff who can tackle the disarray and scandal in the Vatican. ROME — No candidate... Read More

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March 8, 2013

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Conclave to elect new pope set for Tuesday

The Catholic cardinals gathered in Rome voted Friday to begin the secret election, or conclave, to elect a new pope next Tuesday afternoon, the Vatican said. The 115 cardinal-electors taking part in the conclave will enter the closed-door process after a morning Mass, the Vatican said. Only those younger than 80 are eligible to vote.... Read More

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March 1, 2013

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‘Thank you and good night’: Pope Benedict XVI’s last moments in office in colour (PHOTOS)

After eight years, the Pope said his final farewell to the Vatican last night with a flight into the sunset. The 85-year-old’s Italian air force helicopter circled Rome, passing over the Colosseum to give the Pontiff one last view of the city. Bells rang out from St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and churches all... Read More

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February 28, 2013

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Will the next Pope be an African?

Paddy Power, Ireland’s leading bookmaker, says that the next pope is very likely to be African. They have come up with a list of who they believe might be the next pope. They call the list “papabile.” Pope Benedict, who announced his resignation this week after a long period of illness, has started using a... Read More

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February 22, 2013

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Pope Benedict XVI retired after probe into ‘Vatican gay officials’ – New report

by Rachel Ogbu Controversies following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI continue to spiral out of control. A new report has now suggested that the discovery of a network of gay clerics in the Vatican, some of whom – the report said – were being blackmailed by outsiders is behind the Pope’s decision to call it... Read More

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February 11, 2013

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Pope Benedict in shock resignation: Pontiff, 85, is first in 600 years to stand down because he ‘no longer has the strength to carry on’ [DETAILS]

Pope Benedict XVI is to stand down as leader of the Catholic church, he announced today. In a decision that has shocked even his closest aides, the 85-year-old Pontiff said his health was ‘no longer adequate to continue in office due to his advanced age’. He announced his resignation in Latin during a meeting of... Read More

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December 26, 2012

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Pope in Vatican, Santas on the beach: Here’s how the world celebrated Christmas (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Here’s just about everything to do with Christmas and Santa Claus and how Christmas is celebrated around the world From Diddy’s amazing Christmas tree to fun seekers dressed in Santa’s costumes running in the beach and the Pope celebrating mass at the Vatican. What did you get up to, well check out... Read More

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August 5, 2011

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Something New: Pope releases ‘Let Me’ ft. Shaydee and ‘You Know’

by Taiwo Damilola Remember Pope’s hiphop/afrobeat hit single from 2010? ‘Enjoy’ announced Pope’s arrival on the hiphop scene as a heavy hitter. He’s been working hard behind the scenes for a while, and now he’s set to push his work. Cackland Music and M.et.al proudly present new singles by POPE a.k.a Pope Da Hitman/Mr Enjoy. The new... Read More

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