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Cardinals Meet at Vatican for Pope Selection: Day One

Monday marked the first day of the General Congregation at the Vatican in Rome, a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals – both the “cardinal electors” (those eligible to vote for the new pope) and those over 80 and therefore too

Cardinals Meet at Vatican for Pope Selection: Day One

A Priest Reflects on the Pope's Resignation

February 22 is the Roman Catholic Church’s Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, marking the Biblical passage – Matthew 16:18 – in which Jesus renames the apostle Simon, saying, “And I tell you, you are Peter” – which means

A Priest Reflects on the Pope's Resignation

Islamic Clerics Seek Dialogue with New Pope

Senior Muslim clerics in Egypt believe Pope Benedict XVI’s abrupt resignation could reopen the way for dialogue with the Catholic Church, severed after Benedict’s controversial 2006 remarks on the Muslim prophet. But improved ties between the Church and Al-Azhar, the

Islamic Clerics Seek Dialogue with New Pope

Aussie Paper: Pope Quit Over Sex Abuse Scandals?

In yet another effort at reading tealeaves, a newspaper in Australia claimed that Pope Benedict “may” have stepped down because of the sex abuse scandals that have engulfed the Catholic Church for decades. Without any actual proof, the Herald Sun

Aussie Paper: Pope Quit Over Sex Abuse Scandals?

“Shut up,” they explained

It would be interesting to do a Venn diagram charting the intersection between people spewing hate at the Pope, people with “COEXIST” bumper stickers on their cars, self-professed fans of left-wing maniac Chris Dorner, and those who think Dr. Benjamin

Celebrities Pile on Pope in Resignation Wake

It didn’t take long for celebrities to weigh in on Pope Benedict XVI’s stunning resignation news. And while folks like Big Hollywood contributor Adam Baldwin showed respect for the departing pontiff, the Chuck actor was the exception. Here’s a sample

Celebrities Pile on Pope in Resignation Wake

Re: The Pope's Brave and Noble Decision

In response to Pope Benedict Makes a Brave and Noble Decision: I was shocked to hear the news of the Pope Benedict XVI‘s resignation, this morning. If the Pope feels the need to step down, he must be very ill, indeed.

CNN Uses Resignation News to Trash Pope, Catholic Church

Today came the shocking news that 85-year-old Pope Benedict XVI has made the decision to resign at the end of the month, citing advanced age, fatigue, and exhaustion. While MSNBC kept its coverage respectful, CNN showed no such restraint, and immediately

CNN Uses Resignation News to Trash Pope, Catholic Church

The Pope and the dignity of resignation

It takes greater courage to resign power, when appropriate, than to cling to it. Pope Benedict XVI may be the first to resign since the 15th century, but his example reminds us that resignation need not mean defeat.  It is

Cults of personality have huge carbon footprints

Conservatives are often surprised by the intensity of leftist personality cults, particularly the one surrounding Barack Obama.  Voting for a politician you admire or agree with is one thing, but we marvel that any self-respecting person could sit quietly while

Pope Condemns 'Intolerant Agnosticism'

Pope Benedict told about 10,000 attendees at Mass in Vatican City on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by “intolerant agnosticism” that is widespread in many countries. In the wake of attacks

Pope Condemns 'Intolerant Agnosticism'

Pope Attacks Capitalism in New Years Speech

Pope Benedict said in his New Year’s message on Tuesday he hoped 2013 would be a year of peace and that the world was under threat from unbridled capitalism, terrorism and criminality. The 85-year-old pope rang in the new year

Pope Attacks Capitalism in New Years Speech

Worshippers Rejoice in Jesus' Bethlehem Birthplace

By DALIA NAMMARIAssociated PressBETHLEHEM, West BankPilgrims and locals celebrated Christmas Day on Tuesday in the ancient Bethlehem church built over the site where tradition holds Jesus was born, candles illuminating the sacred site and the joyous sound of prayer filling

Worshippers Rejoice in Jesus' Bethlehem Birthplace

Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYC

(AP) Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYCBy BOB THOMASAssociated PressLOS ANGELES Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the

Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYC

Pope Benedict XVI Condemns Same-Sex Marriage

The battle lines have been drawn between those who adhere to the traditions of Judeo-Christian religion and those who seek to undermine them, and the line in the sand is the issue of gay marriage. Pope Benedict XVI has thrown

Pope Benedict XVI Condemns Same-Sex Marriage

Pope joins Twitter with @pontifex handle

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is joining Twitter promising “pearls of wisdom” in eight languages under the handle @pontifex, the Vatican announced on Monday.Papally-approved tweets will begin next week just in time for Christmas celebrations, as the Catholic Church

Pope joins Twitter with @pontifex handle

Pope Elevates Six New Cardinals

From Fox News Insider: Pope Benedict XVI elevated six new cardinals, bringing a more diverse group into College of Cardinals which is dominated by Europeans. They join the elite group that will help choose the pope’s successor. It is required

Pope Elevates Six New Cardinals

In Islamist-led Egypt, Coptic Christians Name New Pope

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox church chose a new pope, Bishop Tawadros, in a sumptuous service on Sunday that Christians hope will lead them through an Islamist-dominated landscape and protect what is the Middle East’s biggest Christian community. Many

In Islamist-led Egypt, Coptic Christians Name New Pope

Pope Calls for Religious Freedom in Middle East

By VICTOR L. SIMPSONAssociated PressBEIRUTPope Benedict XVI appealed Saturday for religious freedom in the Middle East, calling it fundamental for stability in a region bloodied by sectarian strife. Benedict spoke on the second day of his visit to Lebanon, a

Pope Calls for Religious Freedom in Middle East

Islamist Rioters Burn Down Lebanon Hardees, KFC

A KFC and a Hardees restaurant were burned Friday in Tripoli as Islamists violently targeted American interests in Lebanon. The mob clashed with police, who opened fire, killing one member of the mob and leaving 25 wounded. After Friday prayers,

Islamist Rioters Burn Down Lebanon Hardees, KFC