Famous birthdays for March 31: Christopher Walken, Rhea Perlman
Christopher Walken arrives on the red carpet at the premiere of "Dune: Part Two" at Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center ...
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Emeritus pope Benedict allegedly involved in cover ups of sexual abuse against minors
following the devastating report which revealed that former Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI failed to act in several cases of abuse, almost a cover-up, while a bishop in Germany. The report refers to ...
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Famous birthdays for March 31: Shirley Jones, Jack Antonoff
They include: -- Pope Pius IV in 1499 -- French philosopher Rene Descartes in 1596 -- Pope Benedict XIV in 1675 -- German composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1685 -- Austrian composer Franz Joseph ...
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In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time
especially after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. In his 2024 memoir, “Life,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, the first in 600 years. He said a Vatican ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the ...
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Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
Stranger still, he said, was that Francis’ predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, announced his resignation at the same meeting of cardinals, called a consistory, that was also discussing the ...