Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe

February 26, 2013 By

Vatican City, Feb 26, 2013 / 06:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and brown shoes given to him in Leon, Mexico.

“The city of Leon is known for beautifu…

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Pope Benedict’s new name revealed

February 26, 2013 By

Vatican City, Feb 26, 2013 / 05:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called Pope Emeritus.

“He will still be called His Holiness Benedict XVI,” sai…

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Pope Benedict allows earlier conclave, extends secrecy oath

February 25, 2013 By

Vatican City, Feb 25, 2013 / 09:24 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI has changed Church law allowing cardinals to vote earlier for the new Pope, provided that they are all in Rome.

“Pope Benedict XVI allows for the College of Cardinals to…

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