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...years. As the number of blacks detained without charge passed 1,300 and the death toll in the black townships reached 24, the government banned the holding of mass outdoor funerals in some areas. The services had become the focal point of black grief and outrage. Anglican Bishop Desmond Tutu, the 1984 Nobel laureate who has emerged as the leading voice of moderate black protest against apartheid, conducted an outdoor funeral service beyond the restricted area, declaring that "I will not be told by any secular authority what gospel I must preach...
Daily reports from the scene in Vatican City The New Bishop of Rome Ratzinger Gets a Cold Top 10 Papal Candidates The Conclave's Length Cardinals Do Lunch Chasing Italian Cardinals Reading the Silence The Return of Cardinal...
...Despite the worldwide interest, Pope Ratzinger-I still need some time to get used to saying Benedict XVI-may be wise to focus first on the people of Rome. Along with being the Vicar of Christ and the Supreme Pontiff of the Church, the pope is also the bishop of this city-and the Romans feel it. Fabrizio Magnani, a 65-year-old real estate broker was on his way to meet a client near St. Peter's when the radio announced white smoke and ringing bells. He parked his car as soon as he could and joined "a river...
...next pope. My colleague Jordan Bonfante approached him, and asked how he felt this impending conclave compares with the last two. "In 1978," he said, "I was just a parish priest." In other words, far from the intrigue and politicking of Rome. Only in 1980 was he made a bishop, and it took another 21 years to become Cardinal. "And how are you feeling," Jordan asked, "about this Conclave?" At that point Poletto gave a dismissive wave of his hand and returned to his anonymity. At least...
Daily reports from the scene in Vatican City The New Bishop of Rome Ratzinger Gets a Cold Top 10 Papal Candidates The Conclave's Length Cardinals Do Lunch Chasing Italian Cardinals Reading the Silence The Return of Cardinal...