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The Paradoxes of Pope Benedict XVI

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 12, 2013 Pope Benedict's resignation shouldn't have surprised us as much as it did. As an institutionalist who believes in the Roman Catholic Church as the carrier of truth in a sinful world, he would worry a great deal about the impact of his own infirmities on the institution's capacity to thrive. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign From Scandal-Plagued Church

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 11, 2013 Whatever messages Pope Benedict tried to convey during his tenure were "drowned out" by the child abuse scandal and other controversies that rocked the Vatican during his reign, John Hooper writes at The Guardian. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sarandon vs. the Vatican

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 18, 2011 Susan Sarandon is known for rousing the rabble, both onscreen and off, and she has infused her public persona with her politics in a way that has made her a celebrity spokeswoman for a certain brand of lefty sensibility and a lightning rod for the right She does give the impression (more) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

It’s Time for St. John XXIII

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 28, 2011 The Vatican's decision to speed Pope John Paul II on the road to sainthood aroused great elation -- and a backlash among Catholics who see the rush as unseemly. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Your Guide to Papal Beatification

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2011 The late Pope John Paul II, who died only six years ago, will move a step farther along the path toward sainthood when the Vatican beatifies him May 1 The campaign for his being declared a saint is being helped by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI, and by a French nun . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pope Bringing Baggage to the Holy Land

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI is heading for Jerusalem soon as part of his tour of the Holy Land, and although he occupies the same vaunted position as his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict's own history, along with that of the church, carries a charge that could present challenges during his visit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Believers See Pope John Paul II’s Image in Bonfire

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2007 At a gathering in southern Poland to mark the second anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death on April 2, 2005, one Gregorz Lukasik took pictures of the commemorative bonfire lit at the memorial and found a striking image when he saw the photos after the event. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )