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Catholic hospitals: Progress in birth control rule

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:35 PM PST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A trade group for Roman Catholic hospitals says the latest federal rules on birth control coverage are an improvement.

Tears, applause for pope at last public Mass

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 03:33 PM PST

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone takes off his skull cap after he delivered a speech to Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of prayer and self-denial leading up to Easter. Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church", an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)VATICAN CITY (AP) — With a humble "Grazie" as bishops doffed their mitres and applause echoed through St. Peter's Basilica, a frail Pope Benedict XVI began his long farewell by presiding over Ash Wednesday services in a tearful, final public Mass.

Pope celebrates last public Mass as pontiff

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:17 PM PST

Cardinal Angelo Comastri puts ash on Pope Benedict XVI's head during the celebration of Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of prayer and self-denial leading up to Easter. Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church", an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Beginning a long farewell to his flock, a weary Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final public Mass as pontiff, presiding over Ash Wednesday services hours after a bittersweet audience that produced the extraordinary scene of the leader of the world's billion Catholics explaining himself directly to the faithful.

Ohio town latest focus of religion legal debate

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:49 PM PST

JACKSON, Ohio (AP) — Since just after World War II, a portrait of Jesus has hung in a Jackson City Schools building, attracting little discussion and no controversy that anyone seems to recall.

Eric Church leads ACM Awards nominations with 7

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 12:16 PM PST

FILE - In this March 18, 2011 file photo, country singer Eric Church performs at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. Church is the top nominee with seven nominations at the upcoming 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The show will broadcast live on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April, 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Ed Rode, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — They don't call him Chief for nothing: Eric Church is the top nominee at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards.

Ovation for Pope Benedict at final public mass

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:18 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI attends Ash Wednesday mass at the VaticanVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A capacity crowd in St Peter's Basilica gave Pope Benedict a thunderous standing ovation on Wednesday at an emotional last public Mass before he resigns at the end of the month. "Thank you. Now, let's return to prayer," the 85-year-old pontiff said, bringing an end to several minutes of applause that clearly moved him. In an unusual gesture, bishops took off their mitres in a sign of respect and a few of them wept. One of the priests at the altar, which according to tradition rests above the tomb of St Peter, took out a handkerchief to dry his tears. ...

Gambling commission in Quebec will not allow bets on whether local becomes pope

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:13 AM PST

MONTREAL - All bets are off in Quebec as to whether a local becomes the next pope.

Crowd in St Peter's gives pope standing ovation at final Mass

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:07 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A capacity crowd in St Peter's Basilica gave Pope Benedict a thunderous standing ovation on Wednesday night at an emotional last public Mass before his resignation at the end of the month. "Thank you. Now, let's return to prayer," the 85-year-old pontiff said, bringing an end to several minutes of applause that clearly moved him. In an unusual gesture, bishops took off their mitres in a sign of respect and a few of them wept. (Reporting By Philip Pullella; editing by Barry Moody)

Discreet papal campaign began before pope shock

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:03 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict may have shocked the world by announcing his resignation on Monday, but some cardinals apparently started maneuvering for the succession as long as two years ago. Papal elections are among the world's most mysterious, with no declared candidates and more bluffing than a high-stakes poker game. No cardinal can openly campaign for a job whose election is said to be inspired by the Holy Spirit. ...

Political shifts may see moderate Orthodox rabbi controlling Israel's religious establishment

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 08:44 AM PST

JERUSALEM - When Rabbi David Stav launched his official campaign last month to wrest control of Israel's top religious institution from its longtime hardline leadership, it was a long shot.

Eric Church leads line-up for country music awards

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 08:03 AM PST

Eric Church accepts the award for album of the year at the 46th Country Music Association Awards in NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Eric Church grabbed the lead in one of the biggest events in country music on Wednesday with seven nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards while country-pop darling Taylor Swift received five nods. Church, 35, was nominated as Male Vocalist of the Year and received his second consecutive nod for Album of the Year, this time for his widely acclaimed 2011 album "Chief", in the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. He was also nominated for Single Record and Song of the Year for "Springsteen", which became his second No. ...

The Final Days of Pope Benedict Begin

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 08:00 AM PST

As the papal exit strategy develops, Benedict XVI made his first public appearance since announcing his resignation, reiterating his strong abdication statement that he simply doesn't have the energy to do the job anymore. The Pope received a standing ovation when he entered the 8,000-seat Paul VI audience hall on Ash Wednesday, and he addressed his decision bluntly: "As you know, I have decided to renounce the ministry that the Lord gave to me on April 19, 2005. I did this in full liberty for the good of the church. ...

African pope would be "quite some miracle": Ghana archbishop

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 07:45 AM PST

CAPE COAST, Ghana (Reuters) - A black African pope to succeed Pope Benedict would be "quite some miracle", a leading archbishop from Ghana said, adding that a developing world candidate might have to overcome negative perceptions within the Catholic hierarchy. "If the Church chooses a Third World person or a black pope it will have to come to terms with itself," Matthias Kobena Nketsiah, archbishop of Cape Coast, told Reuters. "I am not saying the Church is racist, but there are overtones and perceptions that maybe add up to that. ...

Pope says he's resigning for the 'good of church'

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 06:14 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI is telling the faithful in his first public appearance since announcing his resignation that he stepping down for "the good of the church." Benedict received a lengthy standing ovation when he entered the packed audience hall Wednesday. He was interrupted by applause by the throngs of people, many of whom had tears in their eyes. At the start of his audience, he repeated in Italian what he had told cardinals Monday in Latin: that he simply didn't have the strength to continue. He said "I did this in full liberty for the good of the church." (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI told thousands of faithful Wednesday that he was resigning for "the good of the church" — an extraordinary scene of a pope explaining himself to his flock that unfolded in his first appearance since dropping the bombshell announcement.

Benedict's final hours as pope far from Vatican

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:48 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI is telling the faithful in his first public appearance since announcing his resignation that he stepping down for "the good of the church." Benedict received a lengthy standing ovation when he entered the packed audience hall Wednesday. He was interrupted by applause by the throngs of people, many of whom had tears in their eyes. At the start of his audience, he repeated in Italian what he had told cardinals Monday in Latin: that he simply didn't have the strength to continue. He said "I did this in full liberty for the good of the church." (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI will spend his final day as pontiff attending a morning farewell ceremony with his cardinals, then fly off by helicopter in the early evening to his papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Leading dissident priest slams covert pope selection process

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:40 AM PST

VIENNA (Reuters) - A leading dissident Austrian priest whose call to disobey some Roman Catholic teachings drew a rebuke from Pope Benedict last year urged Church leaders to throw off their secrecy and canvas churchgoers on who should lead them next. Rev. Helmut Schueller, head of a group of priests who openly challenge Church positions on taboo topics such as priestly celibacy and ordaining women, said selecting a successor to Benedict was a chance to embrace public debate. ...

Conclave to decide next pope to start after March 15: Vatican

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:24 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The conclave to decide the successor to Pope Benedict will start as early as March 15, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The conclave, when cardinals gather to elect a new pope, will start between 15 and 20 days from when the papal seat is vacated on February 28, Vatican Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi told a news conference. Pope Benedict stunned the Church on Monday when he announced the first papal abdication in centuries. Lombardi said Catholics should not be disoriented by Benedict's decision. ...

Orthodox rabbi seeks Israeli religious revolution

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 04:03 AM PST

Modern Orthodox Rabbi David Stav poses for a photograph at his office in Soham, central Israel, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. When Rabbi David Stav launched his official campaign last month to wrest control of Israel's top religious institution from its longtime hardline leadership, it was a long shot. But just two weeks later, Israelis went to the polls and surprisingly shifted the country toward the center of the political spectrum — creating a rare window of opportunity for the modern Orthodox rabbi to capture the title of chief rabbi and fulfill his pledge to revolutionize the contentious role that religion plays in the Jewish state. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)JERUSALEM (AP) — When Rabbi David Stav launched his official campaign last month to wrest control of Israel's top religious institution from its longtime hardline leadership, it was a long shot.

Pope asks for support after decision to resign, says strength diminishing

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 02:06 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, in his first public comments since he announced that he would become the first pontiff in centuries to resign, on Wednesday said he was certain that the Roman Catholic Church would be sustained by God and the faithful despite its difficulties. Speaking at his general audience, one of the last public appearances before his February 28 resignation, the pontiff said he was aware of the gravity of his decision but also of his diminishing physical and spiritual strength. ...

Pope says he is resigning for 'good of church'

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:54 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope says he is resigning for 'good of church'

Pope makes 1st public appearance since bombshell

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 01:51 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people flooded the Vatican's main audience hall Wednesday for Pope Benedict XVI's first public appearance since his bombshell resignation announcement, taking advantage of his second-to-last public audience before retiring at the end of the month.

Pope to make first public appearance since bombshell announcement of resignation

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 10:58 PM PST

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI is making his first public appearance since his bombshell announcement of his resignation, presiding over his weekly general audience and Ash Wednesday services.

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