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The selection of a Latin American Pope would be symbolically important and would help rejuvenate a crippled Church.
Opinion Last Modified: 12 Mar 2013 13:04 GMT
Head of Catholic Church concludes pontificate with departure from Vatican to retreat in Italian town of Castel Gandolfo.
Europe Last Modified: 01 Mar 2013 05:35 GMT
Resigning pope is known for his staunch traditionalism and strong defence of Catholic orthodoxy.
Europe Last Modified: 28 Feb 2013 19:56 GMT
Holding Mass in Beirut, Benedict urges community not to leave region, despite war and pressure from radical Islamists.
Middle East Last Modified: 17 Sep 2012 01:38 GMT
Thousands participate in ceremony in Lebanese capital, which comes at the end of Benedict's three-day Middle East trip.
Middle East Last Modified: 16 Sep 2012 07:23 GMT
Benedict XVI urges religious groups to root out fundamentalism and work towards a pluralistic society.
Middle East Last Modified: 15 Sep 2012 20:39 GMT
The pope's visit to Cuba comes as its government strengthens diplomatic ties with the Vatican.
Opinion Last Modified: 25 Mar 2012 13:43 GMT
Catholic leader condemns cartel-related violence but does not mention pedophilia allegations during his Mexico trip.
Americas Last Modified: 25 Mar 2012 02:50 GMT
Catholics await pontiff's arrival on first visit to Hispanic Latin America, but abuse scandal casts shadow over trip.
Americas Last Modified: 23 Mar 2012 12:09 GMT
We ask what challenges face the Catholic church as Pope Benedict XVI makes his first ever visit to Mexico and Cuba.
Inside Story Americas Last Modified: 23 Mar 2012 12:06 GMT
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