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Pope calls for end to Syria unrest in Christmas sermon
25/12/2011 - VATICAN

Pope calls for end to Syria unrest in Christmas sermon

In his Christmas message at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the violence in Syria and for revolts in the Arab world to work for the common good. He also prayed for those around the world suffering from "grave hardships".
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Thousands running for office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
24/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Thousands running for office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, elections are just around the corner, and candidates are desperately trying to make themselves stand out from the crowd. Meanwhile, the Pope was in Benin last week but when it comes to fighting AIDS, he is still preaching abstinence instead of protection. Finally, over 115 years after it was first built, one of the most amazing bridges in Africa gets a facelift.
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Benin
18/11/2011 - Africa

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Benin

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Benin, West Africa, Friday where he was greeted by Catholics carrying umbrellas carved with his image. The number of Catholics in Benin, the heartland of the voodoo tradition, has grown by nearly half in the past decade.
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Vatican to take legal action over Benetton pope-kissing ad
17/11/2011 - ITALY

Vatican to take legal action over Benetton pope-kissing ad

The Vatican said on Thursday it will take legal steps to halt the distribution of a photo montage showing the pope in a lip-lock with an imam as part of an advertising campaign for Benetton. The Italian firm has already said it will withdraw the ad.
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Obama the Aussie
17/11/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Obama the Aussie

Australia's papers go crazy for President Obama - and so does PM Julia Gillard. We also look at Germany's bout of soul searching after the discovery of a neo-Nazi group that killed 10 people, and why the latest Benetton ad has sparked such controversy.
Benetton pulls photo of pope kissing imam from campaign
16/11/2011 - ADVERTISING

Benetton pulls photo of pope kissing imam from campaign

Italian clothing giant Benetton decided Wednesday to remove a photo montage of the pope kissing a leading imam from a new ad campaign after it was condemned by the Vatican as an “absolutely unacceptable use of the image of the Holy Father”.
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Pope faces protests on first official trip home to Germany
22/09/2011 - GERMANY

Pope faces protests on first official trip home to Germany

On Thursday Pope Benedict XVI began his first state visit to his native Germany, where several lawmakers boycotted his speech over what they called a violation of the separation of church and state.
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Sex abuse scandals cast shadow over Pope's visit
22/09/2011 - GERMANY

Sex abuse scandals cast shadow over Pope's visit

The Pope is back in his home country of Germany for a four-day visit. He will of course be welcomed by many - but he will also be greeted by controversy and criticism. It's the first time Benedict XVI has been home since widespread allegations of sexual abuse rocked the German Catholic Church.
Pope's Spanish visit sparks protests
23/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Pope's Spanish visit sparks protests

This week, Pope Benedict XVI was in Spain for World Youth Day, but not everyone was pleased to see him - we take a look at the Catholic and secular aspects of Spanish life. Also, it has been 20 years since the coup attempt that led to the fall of the Soviet Union, but some in Moscow say it is not an event to celebrate. And finally, Harry Potter creator J. K. Rowling finds some French magic in her family history.
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Pope Benedict XVI urges young Catholics to spread faith
21/08/2011 - SPAIN

Pope Benedict XVI urges young Catholics to spread faith

Pope Benedict XVI greeted 1.5 million young Catholics during a Sunday mass at an aerodrome near Spain's capital Madrid, where he urged crowds to share their faith by spreading the gospel. It is the pope's last day of a four day trip to the country.
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