New Pope Greets the World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602980&ft=1&f=4602980 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany is elected to succeed Pope John Paul II. The late pontiff's closest adviser, Ratzinger will be known as Pope Benedict XVI. The 115 voting cardinals reached a decision on their second day of deliberations. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg New Pope Greets the World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4602980&ft=1&f=4602980 yes Pope Benedict Warns Against Moral Relativism The new leader of the Roman Catholic Church has denounced moral relativism, the idea that moral principles have no objective standards. Pope Benedict XVI has characterized it as the major evil facing the church. Some observers believe he is taking a stance in the tense cultural wars in the United States. Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4618049&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4618049&ft=1&f=4602980 The new leader of the Roman Catholic Church has denounced moral relativism, the idea that moral principles have no objective standards. Pope Benedict XVI has characterized it as the major evil facing the church. Some observers believe he is taking a stance in the tense cultural wars in the United States. 0 no The new leader of the Roman Catholic Church has denounced moral relativism, the idea that moral principles have no objective standards. Pope Benedict XVI has characterized it as the major evil facing the church. Some observers believe he is taking a stance in the tense cultural wars in the United States.

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]]> Benedict XVI Formally Installed as Pope Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims pack into St. Peter's Square to watch Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's formal installation as Pope Benedict XVI in a huge, open-air mass. The new pontiff offered a warm greeting to all non-Catholics and urged humanity to rediscover God to help transform the ills of the world. Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4617553&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4617553&ft=1&f=4602980 Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims pack into St. Peter's Square to watch Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's formal installation as Pope Benedict XVI in a huge, open-air mass. The new pontiff offered a warm greeting to all non-Catholics and urged humanity to rediscover God to help transform the ills of the world. 0 no Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims pack into St. Peter's Square to watch Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's formal installation as Pope Benedict XVI in a huge, open-air mass. The new pontiff offered a warm greeting to all non-Catholics and urged humanity to rediscover God to help transform the ills of the world.

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]]> Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Mass Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election as successor to John Paul II. In an address at the end of the mass, the Pope, formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, spoke of reaching out to non-Catholic Christians and members of other faiths. Robert Siegel talks with John Allen of the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM>. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4608622&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4608622&ft=1&f=4602980 Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election as successor to John Paul II. In an address at the end of the mass, the Pope, formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, spoke of reaching out to non-Catholic Christians and members of other faiths. Robert Siegel talks with John Allen of the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM>. 0 no Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election as successor to John Paul II. In an address at the end of the mass, the Pope, formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, spoke of reaching out to non-Catholic Christians and members of other faiths. Robert Siegel talks with John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter.

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]]> Archbishop of Baltimore Looks to Benedict XVI Papacy Melissa Block talks with Cardinal William Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, who voted in the papal conclave, about Pope Benedict XVI and concerns in the Catholic Church about watering down of doctrine. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4608625&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4608625&ft=1&f=4602980 Melissa Block talks with Cardinal William Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, who voted in the papal conclave, about Pope Benedict XVI and concerns in the Catholic Church about watering down of doctrine. 0 no Melissa Block talks with Cardinal William Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, who voted in the papal conclave, about Pope Benedict XVI and concerns in the Catholic Church about watering down of doctrine.

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]]> Latin Americans React with Joy, Tinge of Disappointment Some Latin Americans are disappointed that the new pope is not one of their own. But overall, they are heartened that the new Pope Benedict XVI is someone who was close to John Paul II, whom they adored. Latin America is home to nearly half of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607798&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607798&ft=1&f=4602980 Some Latin Americans are disappointed that the new pope is not one of their own. But overall, they are heartened that the new Pope Benedict XVI is someone who was close to John Paul II, whom they adored. Latin America is home to nearly half of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics. 0 no Some Latin Americans are disappointed that the new pope is not one of their own. But overall, they are heartened that the new Pope Benedict XVI is someone who was close to John Paul II, whom they adored. Latin America is home to nearly half of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics.

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]]> A Profile of Pope Benedict XVI Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was known as a hardliner on enforcing orthodox church doctrine. A look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607807&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607807&ft=1&f=4602980 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was known as a hardliner on enforcing orthodox church doctrine. A look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs. 0 no Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was known as a hardliner on enforcing orthodox church doctrine. A look at the new Pope Benedict XVI's accomplishment and beliefs.

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]]> U.S. Reaction to the New Pontiff The announcement of a new pope Tuesday has resulted in mixed reactions across the country. Some Catholic-Americans welcomed the change, while others voiced concerns that Pope Benedict XVI's belief in core church values is out of sync with their modern lifestyles. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607810&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607810&ft=1&f=4602980 The announcement of a new pope Tuesday has resulted in mixed reactions across the country. Some Catholic-Americans welcomed the change, while others voiced concerns that Pope Benedict XVI's belief in core church values is out of sync with their modern lifestyles. 0 no The announcement of a new pope Tuesday has resulted in mixed reactions across the country. Some Catholic-Americans welcomed the change, while others voiced concerns that Pope Benedict XVI's belief in core church values is out of sync with their modern lifestyles.

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]]> Residents of Benedict's Hometown Recall Softer Side Despite Pope Benedict XVI reputation as a hardliner, people in his Bavarian hometown of Traunstein, Germany, say they have seen his softer side. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607819&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607819&ft=1&f=4602980 Despite Pope Benedict XVI reputation as a hardliner, people in his Bavarian hometown of Traunstein, Germany, say they have seen his softer side. 0 no Despite Pope Benedict XVI reputation as a hardliner, people in his Bavarian hometown of Traunstein, Germany, say they have seen his softer side.

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]]> Benedict XVI Expected to Follow John Paul II's Lead Vatican watchers believe the ascension of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to the Roman Catholic Church's highest office is a call for leadership continuity. The new Pope Benedict XVI was a close confidant of Pope John Paul II and advocates a strict interpretation of church orthodoxy. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607786&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607786&ft=1&f=4602980 Vatican watchers believe the ascension of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to the Roman Catholic Church's highest office is a call for leadership continuity. The new Pope Benedict XVI was a close confidant of Pope John Paul II and advocates a strict interpretation of church orthodoxy. 0 no Vatican watchers believe the ascension of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany to the Roman Catholic Church's highest office is a call for leadership continuity. The new Pope Benedict XVI was a close confidant of Pope John Paul II and advocates a strict interpretation of church orthodoxy.

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]]> Former Student Recalls Ratzinger Melissa Block talks with Father Joseph Fessio, provost of Ave Maria University and founder of Ignatius Press. Fessio was among Joseph Ratzinger's theology students in Germany and praises Ratzinger's abilities as a teacher and theologian. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607213&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607213&ft=1&f=4602980 Melissa Block talks with Father Joseph Fessio, provost of Ave Maria University and founder of Ignatius Press. Fessio was among Joseph Ratzinger's theology students in Germany and praises Ratzinger's abilities as a teacher and theologian. 0 no Melissa Block talks with Father Joseph Fessio, provost of Ave Maria University and founder of Ignatius Press. Fessio was among Joseph Ratzinger's theology students in Germany and praises Ratzinger's abilities as a teacher and theologian.

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]]> View of the Papal News from the Crowds in Rome Tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists packed St. Peter's Square cheered as Pope Benedict XVI made his first appearance before the faithful. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607231&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4607231&ft=1&f=4602980 Tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists packed St. Peter's Square cheered as Pope Benedict XVI made his first appearance before the faithful. 0 no Tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists packed St. Peter's Square cheered as Pope Benedict XVI made his first appearance before the faithful.

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]]> Catholic Church Struggles with Social Justice The Roman Catholic Church is still grappling with its mission to help the poor. Pope John Paul II reined in the liberation theology movement, which was often identified with helping the poverty-stricken in Latin America but feared by some church leaders as too radical. However, liberation theology still thrives in rural El Salvador. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606085&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606085&ft=1&f=4602980 The Roman Catholic Church is still grappling with its mission to help the poor. Pope John Paul II reined in the liberation theology movement, which was often identified with helping the poverty-stricken in Latin America but feared by some church leaders as too radical. However, liberation theology still thrives in rural El Salvador. 0 no The Roman Catholic Church is still grappling with its mission to help the poor. Pope John Paul II reined in the liberation theology movement, which was often identified with helping the poverty-stricken in Latin America but feared by some church leaders as too radical. However, liberation theology still thrives in rural El Salvador.

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]]> The Future of Dissent in the Catholic Church Dissident theologians faced a clampdown during the papacy of John Paul II. One possible successor -- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger -- seems to have signaled he would take an even stronger stance against dissenting voices. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606109&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606109&ft=1&f=4602980 Dissident theologians faced a clampdown during the papacy of John Paul II. One possible successor -- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger -- seems to have signaled he would take an even stronger stance against dissenting voices. 0 no Dissident theologians faced a clampdown during the papacy of John Paul II. One possible successor -- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger -- seems to have signaled he would take an even stronger stance against dissenting voices.

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]]> Potential Successors to Pope John Paul II Father Tom Reese, editor in chief of <EM>America</EM>, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM>, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4570955&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4570955&ft=1&f=4602980 Father Tom Reese, editor in chief of <EM>America</EM>, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM>, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II. no Father Tom Reese, editor in chief of America, the Catholic weekly magazine, and John L. Allen, the Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, assess some of the top candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II.

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]]> Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVI Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, John Paul II's closest adviser, is elected to be the next pope. He will be known as Benedict XVI. The 115 voting cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger, 78, early Tuesday evening, on their third ballot. Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606698&ft=1&f=4602980 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4606698&ft=1&f=4602980 Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, John Paul II's closest adviser, is elected to be the next pope. He will be known as Benedict XVI. The 115 voting cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger, 78, early Tuesday evening, on their third ballot. no Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, John Paul II's closest adviser, is elected to be the next pope. He will be known as Benedict XVI. The 115 voting cardinals elected Cardinal Ratzinger, 78, early Tuesday evening, on their third ballot.

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