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More of the same expected from new pope

This content was published on Apr 20, 2005 While Swiss Catholic bishops welcomed the news, other churches and religious faiths took the view that the conservative theologian would likely reinforce, rather than alter, Church doctrine. Vatican observer Hans-Peter Röthlin said he was convinced the new pontiff “would positively surprise many believers”, but others – even within the Church – expressed doubts that a…

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Famara: The Talisman

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Yvonne Moore: Put Out The Trash

This content was published on Apr 20, 2005

Culture

Stadtjodler im Fürstenland Gossau: Oeppis g’freuts.

This content was published on Apr 20, 2005

History

Conservative pope disappoints Swiss press

This content was published on Apr 20, 2005 The election of the arch-conservative theologian to the head of the world’s 1.1 billion Roman Catholics is widely seen as dashing hopes of reform within the Church – at least for the foreseeable future. For many papers it is clear that Pope Benedict XVI is a “transitional” leader, and one who will continue the firm…

History

German cardinal elected Pope Benedict XVI

This content was published on Apr 19, 2005 Ratzinger, who is 78 and a strict defender of Catholic orthodoxy, will be known as Benedict XVI. Tens of thousands of faithful cheered and applauded a smiling Cardinal Ratzinger when he appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday evening. “I entrust myself to your prayers,” he told the crowds before delivering his…

History

Cardinal Ratzinger chosen as next Pope

This content was published on Apr 19, 2005 The decision, made in a secret conclave of cardinals from 52 countries, was made on only the second day of voting. Ratzinger, known for his conservative views, chose Benedict XVI as his papal name. He succeeds the late Pope John Paul II who died on April 2 aged 84. The announcement was made shortly after…

Culture

Works by Franz Vincenz Krommer (1759-1831)

This content was published on Apr 19, 2005

History

Church experiences clash of cultures

This content was published on Apr 19, 2005 In Switzerland the church has had to resort to hiring clergy from abroad. In an interview with swissinfo, deacon Franz-Xaver Herger of the diocese of Chur says the integration of foreign priests has not been easy and not all parishes are willing to accept them. Herger was given the task last year of starting up…

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When parents kidnap their children

This content was published on Apr 19, 2005 The justice ministry says that in the majority of cases it is the mother who is responsible for the kidnapping. Figures from the ministry’s Central Authority for Dealing with International Child Abduction show that there were 49 cases of parental kidnapping in 2004. Many of the cases involved children caught in a tug-of-love wrangle between…

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