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Palm trees and umbrella pines frame a view of the giant dome of St Peter’s while the snow-capped Apennines gleam in the distance beyond the terracotta rooftops of Rome. By Nick Squires, Vatican City The Telegraph This is the glorious view that will greet the former Benedict XVI every day when he takes up residence in an ex-nunnery within the ancient walls of the Vatican Read More …
PerryScope By Perry Diaz When Pope Benedict XVI announced that he was going to resign on February 28, 2013, it sent shock waves around the world. Being the first Pope to leave the papal throne – alive — in 600 years, two billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church are in a state of disbelief. Although Pope Benedict had become the lighting rod of criticism Read More …
By Erick San Juan Catholics and non-Catholics alike were surprised by the news of the resignation of the current head of the Vatican – Pope Benedict XVI a.k.a. Joseph Ratzinger of Germany at the age of 85. Here is how it happened: “Monsignor Oscar Sanchez Barba from Guadalajara in Mexico, while in Rome for the announcement of the date for the canonization of the Blessed Read More …
Lightning Appears To Strike St. Peter’s Basilica Hours After Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation (PHOTO, VIDEO) The Huffington Post By Cavan Sieczkowski Was it just Mother Nature or a sign from God? Lightning appeared to strike St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Monday just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, according to the BBC. The lightning strike happened around 6 p.m. local Read More …
AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo The Philippine Star In announcing his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI said: “In today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the ship of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in Read More …
As Catholics worldwide come to terms with the news that Pope Benedict XVI is abdicating his position, becoming the first pope to do so in more than 700 years, Georg Ratzinger, the pope’s brother, says the aging process is impacting him “body and soul.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports. By Carlo Angerer and Ian Johnston NBC News Pope Benedict XVI was troubled by “some great challenges” Read More …
By EARL VICTOR L. ROSERO GMA News Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, installed as a cardinal by the pope only last November, could be Pope one day, according to a prominent Vatican observer. On Monday, 85-year-old German-born Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will resign on February 28, making him the first pope to do so in centuries. A Reuters report on Tuesday noted Read More …
By E.J. Dionne Jr. The Washington Post In giving up the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI was brave and bold. He did the unexpected for the good of the Catholic Church. And when it selects a new pope next month, the College of Cardinals should be equally brave and bold. It is time to elect a nun as the next pontiff. Now, I know this hope Read More …
By Silvia Casabianca VOXXI Two black cardinals are among the favorites to succeed Pope Benedict XVI after the pontiff surprised the world on Monday by announcing his resignation effective February 28. Now, the discussion revolves around who the next pope will be. Two possible Pope candidates—Francis Arinze from Nigeria and Peter Turkson from Ghana. If the College of Cardinals elects one of them by Easter, Read More …
By Eric J. Lyman Special for USA TODAY Pope Benedict XVI makes his first public appearance since announcing his resignation. VATICAN CITY — Catholics in St. Peter’s Square were emotionally overcome on this Ash Wednesday after Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful that he was resigning for “the good of the church.” “Today was the first time and probably the last time I saw Read More …