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The Guardian

Guardian: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
Section of the Guardian website devoted to Pope Benedict XVI. Contains news and opinion articles, videos, and links to other useful websites.
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Other

Nat'l Catholic Reporter: Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict Xvi)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical notes, theological record, key insights, and viewpoints of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, becoming Pope Benedict XVI.
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New York Times

New York Times: Interactive: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
An audio slideshow narrated by NY Times correspondent Laurie Goodstein, in April 2005, about the life of Joseph Ratzinger and how he came to be elected Pope Benedict XVI. Discusses the pope's early life in Germany and how he was shaped...
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Other

What the Cardinals Believe: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
An unofficial posting of news articles about the views of Pope Benedict, written before his election to the papacy, when he was known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Articles are gleaned from sources around the world, principally from...
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BBC

Bbc News Profile: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Pope Benedict XVI, who was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, is provided. The profile comments on Benedict's conservative leanings and on his aspirations of uniting the Catholic Church under his uncompromising...
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Curated OER

Nat'l Catholic Reporter: Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict Xvi)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical notes, theological record, key insights, and viewpoints of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, becoming Pope Benedict XVI.