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Pope Benedict Surprises Many During First Year

from National Public Radio
April 18, 2006

John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, talks to Renee Montagne about the first year of Pope Benedict's papacy. He was elected one year ago this week and has surprised many Vatican observers by failing to play the role of arch-conservative.

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  • Morning Edition, April 18, 2006
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