Pope Stands Firm On Hot-Button Issues

As pope, Benedict has taken a number of public stands on controversial issues. Full Story ››

The Men Who Would Be Pope

Pope Benedict XVI succeeded arguably the most popular pope of the last century. How does Benedict compare to Pope John Paul II? Full Story ››

Next Up: An American Pope?

When Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was elected pope in April 2005, the 117 voting cardinals weighed a number of issues. Was an American Catholic leader considered? Full Story ››

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