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Following the Leaders
Examine the historic election of Pope Benedict XVI and reflect on the challenges he faces as the new leader of the Catholic Church. This New York Times lesson investigates how other world leaders are chosen in different forms of...
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Breaking News English: Pop Benedict XVI
In this Pope Benedict XVI learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Pope Benedict XVI
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Pope Benedict XVI and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Mea Culpa
Learners investigate Pope Benedict XVI's apology for offending Muslims and examine other papal apologies. Students investigate and report on other modern examples of papal apologies, and determine how their apologies were accepted by the...
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Breaking News English: 1 Million Greet Pope in Germany
In this English instructional activity, students read "1 Million Greet Pope in Germany," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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History and Culture of Italy
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
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Presidential Eligibility
Learners examine what requirements determine who can and can't run for president.
The Guardian
Guardian: Pope Benedict Xvi
Section of the Guardian website devoted to Pope Benedict XVI. Contains news and opinion articles, videos, and links to other useful websites.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive: Pope Benedict Xvi
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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Nat'l Catholic Reporter: Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict Xvi)
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.
BBC
Bbc News Profile: Pope Benedict Xvi
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic News: The Pope Resigns
Pope Benedict XVI surprised people around the world by announcing his resignation as Pope. This article presents information about the papacy and the process of selecting a new Pope.
Other
What the Cardinals Believe: Pope Benedict Xvi
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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Nat'l Catholic Reporter: Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict Xvi)
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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Pope Benedict Xvi
The BBC features an overview on the small independent state of the Vatican City including key facts, historical background, and information on political leaders and the news media. Also provides links to recent news stories on the Pope.
New York Times
New York Times: Celebration of the Latin Mass
A video slide show depicting portions of traditional Latin Mass, also known as Tridentine Mass. Listen to Latin as spoken during the Mass, and read captions explaining why Latin Mass faded in the 1960s and why it is starting to regain...