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Blessed Alphonsa canonized by Pope Benedict, becomes India's first woman saint Amid despairing news of Christian persecution in Orissa, Indian Roman Catholics have something to rejoice about: Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a mass in Vatican on Sunday to canonize India's first saint, Sister Alphonsa Bharanangnam who hailed from Kottayam in Kerala. 12 Oct 2008
Pope apologizes for clergy sex abuse in Australia Pope Benedict XVI used some of the strongest language yet in his apology Saturday for the sexual abuse of children by Australia's Roman Catholic clergy, but his words were just more of the same for the victims. 19 Jul 2008
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Clergy abuse, climate on pope's Australian agenda Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Australia on Sunday, saying he wants to use his visit to raise awareness about global warming and address the crisis of clergy sexual abuse. 11 Jul 2008
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Pope celebrates first public Mass of US trip in Washington Pope Benedict XVI praised America as a land of opportunity and hope Thursday as he celebrated the first public Mass of his U.S. pilgrimage, but he lamented that the nation's promise fell short for blacks and Indians. Hope for the future, he said, "is very much a part of the American character." 17 Apr 2008
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Bush welcomes Pope, says US is open to his message An enthralled South Lawn crowd of more than 9,000 sang "Happy Birthday" to Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, and President Bush said that the first papal White House visit in 29 years was a reminder for Americans to "distinguish between simple right and wrong." 16 Apr 2008
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Pope lands in US, vows to fight clergy sex abuse Pope Benedict XVI stepped onto U.S. soil for the time as pontiff Tuesday, arriving to a presidential handshake and wild cheering only hours after he admitted that he is "deeply ashamed" of the clergy sex abuse scandal that has devastated the American church. 15 Apr 2008
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Muslim baptised by Pope says life in danger A Muslim author and critic of Islamic fundamentalism who was baptised a Catholic by Pope Benedict said on Sunday Islam is "physiologically violent" and he is now in great danger because of his conversion 25 Mar 2008
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At Easter mass, Pope baptises famous Muslim convert Pope Benedict led the world's Catholics into Easter on Saturday at a Vatican service where he baptised a Muslim-born convert who is one of Italy's most famous and controversial journalists 25 Mar 2008
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Pope seeks peace in Tibet, Iraq in Easter message Pope Benedict called in his Easter message on Sunday for an end to injustice, hatred and violence around the world, including in Tibet, Iraq and Darfur 23 Mar 2008
