Anniversary of the Pope's Election

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It has been five years since the start of Benedict XVI pontificate. Before then, Joseph Ratzinger, was the right hand man of John Paul II.

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Pope celebrates 60 years as a priest and the feasts of Saints Peter and Paul

The pope has commemorated his 60th anniversary as a priest with a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

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Pope receives cross of ashes on forehead for Lent

Benedict XVI celebrated Ash Wednesday in Rome's Basilica de Santa Sabina. During the ceremony, Cardinal Jozef Tomko from Slovakia placed the ashes on his forehead.

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Pope sends envoy to Ivory Coast in hopes of restoring peace

The country of Ivory Coast has seen growing violence. During the general audience, Benedict XVI announced that he would send a papal envoy to the politically divided nation.