The making of a papacy: Pope Benedict XVI charts a conservative course in his first 100 days.

From: Conscience | Date: September 22, 2005| Author: Ringuette, Michelle A. | Copyright information

July 27 marked the 100th day of the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI. As with any transition of power, the first one hundred days are a crucial indicator and opportunity to establish the values and priorities of a new administration. Clear challenges lay before both the Roman Catholic church and the new pontiff as he succeeded John Paul II, yet a careful analysis of the actions and statements of Benedict XVI indicate that there remains much work to be done and there seems to be little wi...

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