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Pope Benedict XVI - a life in pictures
In Pictures Thousands of Catholics have paid their respects to former Pope Benedict XVI, who died aged 95
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Will Pope Francis resign?
Under the Radar Rumours the pontiff could step down after pushing through reforms and struggling with ailing health
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Pope Benedict ‘turned blind eye’ to child sexual abuse
feature Church-commissioned report says the former pontiff ‘perpetuated a culture of trivialising’ abuse of minors
By The Week Staff Published
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Instant Opinion: Isis is ‘very happy’ amid chaos in Iraq
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 14 January
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Retired Pope Benedict warns against relaxing celibacy rules
Speed Read Benedict says he ‘cannot keep silent’ on the issue in new book
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Plot to oust Pope Francis exposes divisions within Catholic Church
Speed Read Archbishop breaks cover and calls for pontiff to resign as ideological battle lines are drawn
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Two pope trouble: Benedict heads back to the Vatican
Speed Read Fears former pope's move back into Vatican could make him 'lightning rod' for Pope Francis' critics
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Media savvy Pope Francis is 'Ronald Reagan' of religion
In Depth Shy Argentine cardinal emerges as warm, engaging speaker who knows how to use the press
By The Week Staff Published
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Pope turned to God after snub by sweetheart Amalia Damonte
Speed Read 'He told me he'd become a priest if he couldn't marry me,' claims 76-year-old. 'Luckily I said no'
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It was no picnic being the Pope says Benedict, stepping down
Speed Read Pontiff reveals he has struggled with 'burden' of role saying 'it seemed like the Lord was sleeping'
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Pope quit after 'gay clergy network discovered in Vatican'
Speed Read Italian newspaper claims Pope Benedict XVI's resignation is linked to an 'explosive' report
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