The Papal Succession
Papal Succession Process Differs For Resignation Vs. Death
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The Two-Way
Pope Benedict XVI Is Resigning
February 11, 2013 Citing his age (85) and diminished strength, the pontiff plans to step down effective Feb. 28. It's likely that a conclave to elect a new pope will be held by mid-March. A pope hasn't stepped down this way since 1415.
The Papal Succession
Pope Benedict XVI: A Champion Of Catholic Tradition
February 11, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI, who announced his resignation Monday at age 85, was a deeply conservative pontiff who sought to strengthen the church's core beliefs. But he also faced a number of difficult issues in a rapidly changing world.
National Security
Pentagon Goes On The Offensive Against Cyberattacks
February 11, 2013 U.S. military commanders are emphasizing their readiness to defend the nation against cyberthreats from abroad. What they do not say is that they are equally prepared to launch their own cyberattacks against U.S. adversaries.
Asia
Auntie Anne's Pretzels In Beijing: Why The Chinese Didn't Bite
February 11, 2013 It's the entrepreneurs' dream: tapping into China's market of 1.3 billion people. That dream fueled the efforts of two Chinese-American MBAs to take the soft-pretzel franchise — a staple of U.S. shopping malls — to China. Cultural and financial barriers, however, led to a far more challenging reality.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Religion
West's Allure Dulls Monkhood's Luster For Some Buddhists
February 10, 2013 Since the Dalai Lama's exile from Tibet in 1958, reincarnated high lamas have been born in, or exposed to, the West at an increasing rate. Journalist Tim McGirk wrote about the effects of that exposure in this month's issue of The Believer.
The Two-Way
Chinese 'Pingpong Diplomacy' Player Dies
February 10, 2013 Zhuang Zedong's gift to an American table tennis player paved the way for President Nixon's groundbreaking visit to China. Zhuang was 73.
Code Switch
Bloomingdale's Lays Out Welcome Mat To Chinese Shoppers
February 10, 2013 Decades ago, Bloomingdale's sold goods from China to intrigued American buyers. Today, to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, the store is doing the opposite: selling goods that cater to the interests of affluent visitors from Asia.
