Benedict XVI News

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  Welcome to Bavaria! Regensburg Rules

  By David Jenison | Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:00 PM ET

  is a surprise for someplace so beautiful. But what's even more surprising is how many important people have called this town home. For example, Pope Benedict XVI — our current pope — is from the area and taught theology for nearly a decade at the University. His brother still lives in th Read More

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  Istanbul's Glorious National Mosque

  By David Jenison | Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:52 PM ET

  mosque also features six minarets, which shoot up into the sky like pencil-shaped flutes.To the western faithful, the mosque is most famous for Pope Benedict XVI's visit in 2006, which was only the second such papal visit ever to a Muslim house of worship. The Pope removed his shoes and conducte Read More

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  The Immaculate Collection

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Sat Aug 1, 2009 11:18 AM ET

  in an artist with a lock on the religious audience: the Pope.The Associated Press reports that on the album, to be released November 30, Pope Benedict XVI will sing and recite prayers. The album will also include eight new classical music pieces. Proceeds from the CD will help fund musi Read More

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