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Cardinal Peter Turkson, Possible Pope Successor, Has Defended Legislation Like Uganda’s ‘Kill The Gays’ Bill

YoopyaFeb 14, 20130

One of the frontrunners to succeed Pope Benedict XVI has defended anti-gay legislation like Uganda’s so-called “Kill the Gays” bill. GayStarNews notes that Cardinal Peter Turkson, 64, of Ghana

Pope Benedict holds last public Mass

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated his last Mass as Pope in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome following the surprise announcement that he is to retire.

Pope Benedict thanks public for ‘love and prayers’

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the public for their “love and prayers”, as he makes his first public appearance since announcing his resignation. The Pope

And they’re off: Papal campaigning gets under way

YoopyaFeb 13, 20130

VATICAN CITY (AP) — It’s a political campaign like no other, with no declared candidates or front-runners and a strict taboo against openly gunning for

Pope resigns, saying no longer has strength to fulfill ministry

YoopyaFeb 11, 20130

(Reuters) – Pope Benedict said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of

Vatican may eventually limit Sistine Chapel visits

YoopyaNov 1, 20120

(Reuters) – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes turned 500 on Wednesday with the Vatican warning it may eventually limit visitors to protect one of the

Suspicions, doubts linger after pope’s butler verdict

YoopyaOct 7, 20120

(Reuters) – The swift conviction of Pope Benedict’s former butler leaves lingering suspicions that he was a pawn in a much larger Vatican intrigue involving

Insight: Vatican bank-money, mystery and monsignors

YoopyaJun 8, 20120

(Reuters) – For a financial institution whose ATMs offer Latin as a language option, whose offices are below the pope’s windows and where tellers work

Pope attacks leaks scandal coverage, backs aides

YoopyaMay 31, 20120

By Barry Moody VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict on Wednesday angrily denounced what he called false media coverage of a leaks scandal shaking the

Vatican faces widening of leaks scandal

YoopyaMay 28, 20120

(Reuters) – The Vatican faces a widening scandal that in one short week has seen Pope Benedict’s butler arrested, the president of its bank unceremoniously