Pope Benedict XVI News

Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday a 'spiritual desert' was spreading throughout the world and he challenged young people to shed the greed and cynicism of their time to create a new age of hope for humankind.

At a Mass before some 350,000 Roman Catholic pilgrims and a likely television audience of millions more, Benedict wrapped up the church's six-day World Youth Day festival. He urged young people in his more than 1 billion-strong flock to be agents of change because 'the world needs renewal.'

Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday a 'spiritual desert' was spreading throughout the world and he challenged young people to shed the greed and cynicism of their time to create a new age of hope for humankind.

At a Mass before some 350,000 Roman Catholic pilgrims and a likely television audience of millions more, Benedict wrapped up the church's six-day World Youth Day festival. He urged young people in his more than 1 billion-strong flock to be agents of change because 'the world needs renewal.'

Sunday, 20 July 2008, 3:11 pm Press Release: World Youth Day Pope Benedict XVI visits retired Cardinal Clancy en route to Evening Vigil His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has this evening paid a visit to retired ...

Pope Benedict XVI urged the world to help Iraqis who have fled their country and called for better protection for Christians inside Iraq during talks Friday with Iraq's prime minister, the Vatican said.

The pope was quoted in Sydney, Australia, as saying "insatiable consumption" has scarred the Earth and squandered its resources.

Pope Benedict XVI accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd waves before departing for Rome yesterday SYDNEY: Pope Benedict XVI met victims of sex abuse by priests before flying out of Australia ...

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Pope Benedict XVI met victims of sex abuse by priests before flying out of Australia on Monday, wrapping up a visit marked by his historic apology for the scourge of paedophilia in the Catholic church.

Pope Benedict XVI finished his Australian pilgrimage Monday by saying a private mass with victims of clergy sexual abuse, officials said.

Shortly before 7 p.m. today, Benedict XVI arrived at Randwick Racecourse, the largest in Australia, where he presided at the World Youth Day prayer vigil with thousands of young people.

POPE Benedict XVI has told victims of "evil" sexual abuse by members of the clergy in Australia that he is "deeply sorry" and that he shares their pain.

Pope Benedict XVI ended his visit to Australia Monday by meeting with victims of sexual abuse inflicted by Roman Catholic clergy - an issue that has scandalized the church at a time when the Vatican concedes it ...

POPE Benedict XVI warmed the hearts of over 200,000 Catholic pilgrims camping under the stars at a chilly Randwick racecourse tonight when he thanked God for the "great gift" of their faith.

LITTLE does baby Tumi know that yesterday's historic kiss by Pope Benedict continues her family's religious lineage that spans six generations.

Pope Benedict XVI attended a staging of the Stations of the Cross, which trace the last hours of Jesus, Friday during World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney.

"Terrorism is a universal phenomenon that requires unified international efforts to combat it in a serious, responsible and just way," participants at the three-day World Conference on Dialogue said in a final ...

The text of the papal apology, delivered this morning at a Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, can be read here .

The NoToPope coalition _ some costumed as nuns, devils and priests _ lined the edge of a park on the route of the pilgrims' march, tightly ringed by police on foot, bicycles and horseback.

Regarding the article "Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Australia for World Youth Day," [Page 1 Manila Times of July 14, 2008]: With deep joy I offer Pope Benedict XVI my fervent good wishes on the happy event of ...

From Calvary to Sydney's Hungry Mile ... the re-enactment of the crucifixion on the Harbour last night.