Wagering on a new pope? You bet!
(RNS) Betting on the new pope takes off internationally, including “Sweet Sistine” brackets.
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Pope Benedict XVI leaves office, promises ‘obedience’ to successor
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The papacy of Benedict XVI came to a quiet end at 8 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 28), making him the first pope in 600 years to voluntarily leave office.
READ: Text of Pope Benedict XVI’s final blessing
Pope Benedict XVI addressed an estimated 150,000 people on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square for his final general audience as pope. Here’s his remarks in English.
Pope Benedict defends choice to resign in last public address
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his final public address, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday forcefully defended his decision to resign from the papacy while trying to reassure Catholics still reeling from the shock of his unprecedented move.
What Pope Benedict XVI shares with his notorious namesake
(RNS) The last Pope Benedict to resign, Benedict IX, was an infamous rake who sold the papacy. But like his 21st-century namesake, Benedict IX forces Catholics to mind the gap between the mortal man and the sacred papal office.
Video: RNS Editor-in-Chief Kevin Eckstrom talks to CTV News
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Video from The Telegraph: Catholicism’s critics will ‘rejoice at Cardinal O’Brien’s resignation
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A cultural omnivore, and maybe the next pope
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi is known for his wide interests, and seemingly Internet-like omniscience. And some Catholics say he could just be the next pope.
Video: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly – Pope’s resignation
As the news of Benedict’s impending departure took hold, people inside–and outside–of the church began offering assessments of his legacy. Video courtesy Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Watch Pope’s Resignation on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.
Catholic migration, and why the next pope should be Brazilian
A new analysis of Catholic population shifts raises questions about the upcoming papal election.
