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Religion and Faith

Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Benedict XVI always cast himself as the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps to the public glare and the majesty of Vatican pageantry. But once in office, he never shied from charting the Catholic Church on the course he thought it needed -- a determination reflected in his stunning announcement Monday that he would be the first pope to resign since 1415.

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St. Thomas' female president reflects trends in Catholic education

St. Thomas' female president reflects trends in Catholic education

University of St. Thomas trustees have broken with tradition and named as woman as president-elect. Every previous president in the 128-year history of the school has been a Catholic priest.
by Alex Friedrich

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African papal contender wants change

African papal contender wants change

One of Africa's brightest hopes to be the next pope, Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, says the time is right for a pontiff from the developing world, and that he's up for the job "if it's the will of God."

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Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Once in office, Benedict never shied from charting the Catholic Church on the course he thought it needed -- a determination reflected in his stunning announcement Monday that he would be the first pope to resign since 1415.

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Pope's resignation surprises Minn. Catholics

Pope's resignation surprises Minn. Catholics

Pope Benedict XVI's surprise decision to step down for health reasons prompted both disappointment and hope among the Catholic faithful in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Pope Benedict XVI resigning: Transcript

Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. Here is the text of his announcement, delivered to cardinals gathered for a ceremony to name three new saints.

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Pope's bombshell sends troubled church scrambling

Pope's bombshell sends troubled church scrambling

For the first time in nearly 600 years, a pope is resigning from his post as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning that he is stepping down effective Feb. 28. With a few words in Latin, Pope Benedict VXI did Monday what no pope has done in half a millennium, announcing his resignation and sending the already troubled Catholic Church scrambling to replace the leader of its 1 billion followers by Easter.

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