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Pope admits 'stormy waters' as tenure nears end

Pope admits 'stormy waters' as tenure nears end

Pope Benedict XVI addressed thousands of people at St. Peter's Square in his final general audience on Wednesday.

Pope Benedict XVI is driven through the crowd in his pope-mobile as he arrives to celebrate his last general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 27. Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire.

Thousands jam St. Peter's for pope's last general audience

In the waning hours of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI held his final general audience in St. Peter's Square Wednesday.

Pope makes emotional speech to priests

Pope makes emotional speech to priests

Pope Benedict said on Thursday he would withdraw into isolation, away from public sight after his resignation at the end of the month. Tears, laughter and applause marked a meeting the pontiff held with pastors from Roman parishes in the Vatican. "Even if I am withdrawing into prayer, I will ...

Leonardo Sandri (Argentina, 69) is a "transatlantic'' figure born in Buenos Aires to Italian parents. He held the third-highest Vatican post as its chief of staff in 2000-2007. (Pope Frontrunners: Reuters, Pictures: Getty Images)

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Pope Benedict XVI through the years

Take a look back at the career of Pope Benedict XVI, who announced Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28.

Worshippers re-enact baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River

Worshippers re-enact baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River

Worshippers from around the world, Israel and the West Bank made their way down the river bank and immersed themselves in the water, where Christian tradition says John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Some historians identify this spot as the approximate site of the original baptism, situated alongside the international border ...

An Indian Hindu holy man combs his eyebrows after taking a bath at Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Millions of Hindu pilgrims came to take part in the world largest religious congregation that lasts more than 50 days. The congregation falls once every 12 year. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

Hindus celebrate Kumbh Mela

Millions of devout Hindus are plunging into the cold waters of the Ganges River, India's holy river, in a ritual that the faithful believe washes away their sins. More than 11 million people were expected to take the ritual washing by then end of one day.

A text message could help answer your prayers

A text message could help answer your prayers

The largest group of Franciscan friars in the United States is offering what they call, "faith at your fingertips." Recognizing the role of text messaging in the digital age, the Friars of Holy Name Province created a prayer texting initiative, so intentions can be offered easily. And New York-based executive ...

Europe's first gay-friendly mosque set to open

Europe's first gay-friendly mosque set to open

In a neighbourhood in the suburbs of Paris, Europe's first gay-friendly mosque is about to open. The mosque's founder, Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed, a gay man and a practising Muslim, comes to inspect the location for this unusual place of worship for the first time -- a small room inside a buddhist ...

Billy Graham defends himself against IRS complaint

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is now defending itself against an IRS complaint. A Wisconsin group said the association promoted politics with its “Vote Biblical Values” ad campaign. But the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said it did not violate its tax exempt status because it made sure not to single ...

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