WELCOME
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Pope Benedict XVI

Guardian of Church Doctrine
is Elected 265th Pope

"I Entrust Myself to Your Prayers..."
Text of First Message of Pope Benedict XVI

"Mane nobiscum, Domine! Stay with us Lord!"
Pope Benedict's First Major Speech

"The Church is Alive"
Pope's Inauguration Mass Homily

"The Measure of True Humanism"
Cardinal Ratzinger's Pre-Conclave Homily

Biography of Pope Benedict XVI
Papal Coat of Arms
Holy Father's Email
2003 EWTN Interview
Events in His Life
Quotations 1
Quotations 2
His Writings
Photos

Headlines:
How Benedict XVI Won
Choice Was Clear from the Start
A Swift Surge That Defied Expectations
Pontiff Sees a 'Short Reign'
No Staff Shake-Up at Vatican
First Challenge May be Apathy in Europe

Christian Leaders Hail Pope as Defender of Family Values
Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Mass
Benedict Promises to Work to Reunify Christians
Cardinal Ratzinger Suffered Brain Hemorrhage in 1991
New Pope's Brother Hopes His Health Will Hold
Evangelizer on the Right, With His Eye on the Future

The Real Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI Has Been Church Enforcer
New Pontiff Loyal to Church Theology
Former Cardinal Offers an Alternative to Relativism’s Evils
Conservative New Pope Was Close Confidant of Late Pontiff
Pope Benedict Thinks God Has Sense of Humor
Pope Benedict Has a Sense of History
New Pope’s Twin Sides: Tears and Tough Talk
Former Cardinal Intervened Against Kerry in 2004

Benedict XVI: A Lover of Nature and Sports
'Trustworthy Friend' Staying on Path
Devotion to Catholicism Began Early
Reporter's Opinion: Assessing Pope Benedict XVI
Archbishop Describes His Old Friend
A Look at the Pope's Namesake
Other Pope Benedicts

Columns:
Inspired
Why They Ran
Pope Gets What Journalists Don't
The Absolute is Not Obsolete
Rome's Radical Conservative
A Pope Who Loves St. Augustine
A Theologian Succeeds a Philosopher at the Vatican
Criticism of Ratzinger's Youthful Past Unfounded
The Best Man to Battle Secularism
A Pope for the Grown-ups
Benedict XVI and Freedom

Reaction:
Cries of Joy in St. Peter's Square
Cardinals Elect a 'Good and Holy Man'
Colleagues: Church Will 'Come to Love' New Pope
Conservatives Applaud New Pope's Views on Social Issues
Seminarians Cheer in Ratzinger's Hometown
Town Beams with Pride for Benedict XVI
Latin America Rejoices at Election
Election of Pope a Hit for TV Networks
The Pope's Books Are Selling Out

Roman Catholics in Michigan React to News
Grand Rapids Locals Comment
Oakland County Catholics Rejoice
Macomb County Catholics Weigh In
Ann Arbor Views on Pope Benedict
Saginaw/Bay City Area Feedback
Reactions in Flint Area
Jackson Catholics Generally Pleased
Muskegon Faithful Send Prayers and Support
Traditional Catholics Pleased in Traverse City
Upper Peninsula Views on New Pope

Statements:
US Cardinals
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Michigan Catholic Conference
Archdiocese of Detroit
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Diocese of Lansing
Diocese of Kalamazoo
Diocese of Saginaw
Diocese of Gaylord
Diocese of Marquette

World Leaders
World Religious Figures
President George W. Bush
Knights of Columbus
Thomas More Law Center
The Catholic League
Pro-Life Action League
Priests for Life

Editorials:
Detroit News
Detroit Free Press
Grand Rapids Press
Saginaw News
Kalamazoo Gazette
Port Huron Times Herald

USA Today

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