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Although she was an atheist, she had found a "soul-mate" in Pope Benedict XVI, and would have revelled in his unwise words about Islam.

Sex scandals are breaking over the Catholic church with such fury that the Vatican has felt bound to defend Pope Benedict XVI himself.

Pope Benedict XVI holds a press conference aboard his papal plane as he heads to Lisbon, Portugal for a four day visit.

Pope Benedict XVI washes the feet of a layman at a Cathedral in Rome, part of a ritual symbolizing humility observed on Holy Thursday.

Pope Benedict XVI has said the use of condoms is acceptable in exceptional circumstances, according to a new book.

At the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI said he was deeply concerned about the crisis.

The Vatican today is defending Pope Benedict XVI against claims that he tried to hide abuses by the clergy in Germany.

Cardinals and bishops shelter from the sun as Pope Benedict XVI leads the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican June 22.

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his traditional Christmas Day message with an impassioned appeal for peace in the Middle East and Africa.

Pope Benedict XVI ended his six-day visit to the United States with a jubilant mass at the 57, 000-seat Yankee Stadium.

A bishop adjusts Pope Benedict XVI's mantle during the weekly Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Pope Benedict XVI made the final stop of his trip to France, visiting the pilgrimage city of Lourdes.

Pope Benedict XVI has wrapped up his visit to the Holy Land with a message of hope for peace.

Pope Benedict XVI began his last day in the United States at Ground Zero, the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York.

As the country prepared for the state visit by Pope Benedict XVI due to begin on September 16th, the mood looked surly.

From Italy, Pope Benedict XVI issued a statement calling the London bombings "barbaric acts against humanity. "

The executions came despite an appeal by Pope Benedict XVI last month to spare the men.

Pope Benedict XVI also called for an immediate end to the hostilities.

At first the Vatican reacted coolly, but Pope Benedict XVI eventually agreed to receive some of the signatories.

Even worse for the church are two issues that may directly involve Pope Benedict XVI himself.

Pope Benedict XVI has met privately with Australians who were sexually abused as children by priests.

In January, students and faculty at Rome's La Sapienza University torpedoed a planned visit to their campus by Pope Benedict XVI.

His planned trip to the Vatican comes two months after Pope Benedict XVI visited Washington.

He appeared at his father's inauguration ceremony and even at a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI.

POPE BENEDICT XVI begins a state visit to Britain on Thursday September 16th.

Pope Benedict XVI meets with the youth of Rome and Lazio region on Thursday night.

On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the attacks on Christians.

Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, was named archbishop of Munich and Freising in Germany.

Turin, Italy: Bishops attend a mass by Pope Benedict XVI in San Carlo's Square

Pope Benedict XVI Calls for Peace in Christmas Message