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An unidentified woman ripping off the security fence in the basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican on Thursday, when Pope Benedict came in 16th place, knocking him to the ground when he was preparing to start the Christmas Eve Mass. According to Ciro Benedettini, a spokesman for the Vatican, the Pope stood up quickly, without suffering injury, and continued [...]

Pope Benedict is of the opinion that political colonialism was long over in Africa. The new form of colonialism is that of material exports to the continent by the developed world. Calling it a “toxic spiritual rubbish”, the Pope fears of materialism colonialism. In this context at least, the political colonialism isn’t over yet. A synod has [...]

On the Pope’s visit to Angola, he called for an end to wars, tribalism, corruption, and the eradication of greed. Those words describe the decades-long strife and misery in the continent. He also paid tribute to women and cultural values, aspects of the continent’s strength. In a statement over Vatican Radio, Benedict said that war can destroy [...]

In his first statement since the controversy arose from his Holocaust negation, Williamson said he will focus on evidence of the historical existence of gas chambers before considering a correction. “There should be historical evidence, not emotions. And if I find the evidence, then I stand corrected. But it will take time,” he said in an [...]