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Religion and Faith

Ratzinger is a conservative guardian of church orthodoxy

Critics of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the new Pope Benedict XVI, say he is a hardline conservative. But some who know him best say he is a subtle thinker with a deep understanding of Catholic tradition. and a personal touch he's not often given credit for.

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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger elected pope, takes name Benedict XVI

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, the church's leading hard-liner, was elected the new pope Tuesday evening in the first conclave of the new millennium. He chose the name Pope Benedict XVI and called himself "a simple, humble worker."

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The world awaits white smoke

The College of Cardinals begins its conclave on Monday, a secret deliberation to choose the first new pope in over 26 years. What forces will influence the Cardinals' decision, and what challenges will the next pope face in leading the more than one-billion Catholics worldwide.

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Cardinals prepare to elect next pope

On Monday, the conclave of cardinals will begin the process of choosing the next Roman Catholic leader. The global and political demands of modern Catholicism pose challenges for the successor to Pope John Paul II.

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Red Lake students return to school for cleansing ceremony

Students returned to Red Lake High School on Monday for the first time since a teenage gunman killed nine people and himself three weeks ago. A healing ceremony was held outside the school before students and parents entered.

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Archbishop Flynn reflects on Pope John Paul II's funeral

Among the hundreds of thousands of mourners at Pope John Paul II's funeral Friday was the archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Harry Flynn. From his hotel room in Rome, Archbishop Flynn reflected on the day's events, and their place in history, in a conversation with MPR's Tom Crann.
by Tom Crann

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Pope's death spurs interest in priesthood

Catholic leaders in Minnesota say the attention being paid to the pope's death and the church as a whole, might encourage more men to join the priesthood.

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Where religion and politics intersect

Jim Wallis, executive director and editor of Sojourners magazine, says that politicians from both sides of the aisle could use a little Bible study. Wallis, author of the best-selling book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It," speaks live from the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis.

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Rome campus puts St. Thomas students close to Pope events

The funeral for Pope John Paul II is expected to draw millions of people. A group of Minnesota students has been in Rome watching all the developments related to the Pope. They are on a study abroad program through the University of St. Thomas, which has a campus in Rome. Thanos Zyngas is the director of that campus, and he spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The religious legacy of John Paul II

John Paul II's papacy was dramatic and historic on many fronts. Speaking of Faith explores some of the critical religious issues of his 26 years as pontiff and discusses the great and contradictory impact he made on the Catholic Church in America and abroad.

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