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Pope Benedict XVI first to resign in nearly 600 years

March 5, 2013 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Pope Benedict XVI first to resign in nearly 600 years

By Robyn Rudish-Laning | Editor-in-Chief Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement on Feb. 11 that he would be leaving his place at the helm of the Catholic Church sparked worldwide speculation and left many Catholics alarmed and […]

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The changing face of the Catholic Church

March 5, 2013 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on The changing face of the Catholic Church

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor Before a new pope can serve the Catholic church in wake of Pope Benedict XVI’s official resignation this evening, there have been recent changes in the rules of […]

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Times are a-changing: Issues facing the Catholic Church

February 28, 2013 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Times are a-changing: Issues facing the Catholic Church

By Katie Walsh | Opinions Editor Pope Benedict XVI’s successor will have a number of issues to face upon stepping into his place as the head of the Catholic Church. Topics range from defending traditional […]

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Pope Benedict first to resign in 600 years

February 14, 2013 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Pope Benedict first to resign in 600 years

By Julian Routh|Asst. News Editor The last time a pope retired was 77 years before Christopher Columbus stepped foot on the Americas. Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would become the first pope in […]