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The Pope and the Philistines

Benedict XVI’s papacy has been one of imagination and urbanity hampered by bureaucracy, writes.

01 Mar 2013

Michael Onaiyekan, whose brother is Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abjua, Nigeria, poses Feb. 24 at a restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., where he now lives. Onaiyekan talked with Catholic News Service about their childhood in a poor, farming family in Kabba, Nigeria. PHOTO: CNS/Patricia Zapor

Nigerian cardinal’s brother says he could have chosen any career path

Around their hometown of Kabba in the state of Kogi, Nigeria, Michael Onaiyekan is known these days.

01 Mar 2013

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Pope Benedict XVI, Rabbi David Rosen and Wande Abimbola, representative for the Yoruba religion of Nigeria, smile as a dove is held up during the interfaith meeting for peace outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, ItalyEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Pope Benedict XVI, Rabbi David Rosen and Wande Abimbola, representative for the Yoruba religion of Nigeria, smile as a dove is held up during the interfaith meeting for peace on Oct. 27 2012 outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. PHOTO: CNS/Paul Haring

Pope Benedict prompted ecumenical friendships even as dialogue slowed

Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate was marked by strong ties of friendship and esteem with the leaders.

01 Mar 2013

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New york laughs as he waits for Pope Benedict XVI to begin a 2012 special audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican. PHOTO: CNS/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters

New York’s Cardinal Dolan: Happy warrior of the new evangelization

Popes are elected by members of the College of Cardinals, not by the general Catholic population.

01 Mar 2013

Pope Benedict XVI meets with members of the Roman Curia to exchange Christmas wishes Dec. 21 In Clementine Hall at the Vatican. PHOTO: CNS/Reuters via pool

Curial reform ‘reasonable priority’ to help new pope, says US prelate

Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation Feb. 11, various commentators on church affairs.

01 Mar 2013

Gary Bergeron and Paola Leerschool, right, walk towards the Vatican during a demonstration of sex abuse victims and supporters on Oct. 31 in Rome. PHOTO: CNS/Paul Haring

Former doctrinal enforcer used pontificate to crack down on sex abuse

Pope Benedict XVI's disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made evident even before.

01 Mar 2013

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