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Topic: Pope Benedict XVI

Vatican downplays corruption claim

Vatican spokesman criticises ‘partisan, partial and banal’ documentary

Pope Benedict features in new illustrated children’s book

‘Be Saints’ recalls the Holy Father’s meeting with young people at the Big Assembly in Twickenham

Benedict XVI’s talks more advanced than Obama’s, research finds

A reading age of 16 is required to understand the Pope’s addresses, according to a linguistic test

Benedict XVI dedicates general audience to prayer of Jesus at Last Supper

Christ’s prayer at the Last Supper can be seen as ‘as instituting the Church’, the Pope says

‘Ireland Stand Up’ is leading a powerful grassroots campaign to reverse the closure of Ireland’s embassy to the Holy See: the politicians will now retreat

And Benedict XVI will once more weave his magic at a great papal Mass

Pope praises silence and potential of social media

Benedict XVI, in an apparent reference to Twitter, says profound thoughts can be communicated even in concise phrases

Vatican approves Neocatechumenal Way prayers

Benedict XVI explains that the celebrations “are not strictly liturgical, but are part of an itinerary of growth in the faith”

Pope approves celebrations of initiators of the Neocatechumenal Way

Addressing more than 7,000 people of the Neocatechumenal Way, Pope Benedict XVI has approved the celebrations marking the itinerary of Christian initiation

Pope warns of threat to freedom of religion and conscience in US

Pope tells bishops that Church in America should render “public moral witness” on crucial social issues

Pope expresses concern over hostility toward Christianity in US

Benedict XVI tells US bishops it is ‘imperative’ that Catholics realised the grave threats presented by radical secularism