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New Pope Surprises American Catholics

by Greg Allen, NPR
April 19, 2006

One year ago, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and was introduced to the world as the next Pope. He took the name Pope Benedict XVI. The former German cardinal has reshaped the papacy, and its relationship with American Catholics.

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  • Morning Edition, April 19, 2006
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