The Papal Succession
Last Papal Resignation In 1415 Ended 'Western Schism'
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The Papal Succession
Pope's Resignation Redefines Papacy, Spurs Talk Of 'Global South' Successor
February 11, 2013 A worldwide Catholic conversation that effectively stopped when Benedict XVI was elected pope eight years ago has been rekindled by his plan to resign. Issues include celibacy, the role of women in the church, and the spectacular shift in Catholic population to Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Asia
Despite Young Leader, N. Korea Still Cranks Out Old-Style Propaganda
February 11, 2013 The latest bit of North Korea propaganda portrays a nuclear missile strike on the U.S. Such crude efforts seem to date from an earlier era.
The Papal Succession
How To Pick A Pope (With Latin Subtitles)
February 11, 2013 Cardinals, conclaves, ballots and smoke. Understanding what comes next when the Vatican needs to name a new pope to lead the Catholic Church.
Middle East
Women In Prayer Shawls Detained At Judaism's Holiest Site
February 11, 2013 Police detained 10 women for donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday. They are part of the group Women of the Wall, which is fighting to worship in the same manner as men do at Judaism's holiest site.
The Two-Way
Pope Benedict Leaves Behind A Mixed Legacy
February 11, 2013 The Pope gets credit for strengthening the core values of the Catholic Church but also for some prominent gaffes and his poor handling of the sexual abuse scandal.
The Two-Way
Text And Video Of Pope Benedict XVI's Resignation Announcement
February 11, 2013 "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry," the 85-year-old pontiff says.
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.
