Parish in Kerala recalls Ratzinger's gesture

Though Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has never visited Kerala, he struck a chord with the Catholic community in Alappuzha long before his elevation as Pope Benedict XVI, by contributing to build a......

Pope a man of 'great wisdom': Bush

US President George W Bush has congratulated Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany on being elected as Pope."Laura and I offer our congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI. He's a man of great wisdom......

First Look: The New Pope

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope on Tuesday. Cardinals announced his name after a conclave that lasted a little more than 24 hours. The German Cardinal, who has takenthe name Benedict......

New Pope's first blessing

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was on Tuesday elected the new Pope.After white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel to indicate that a new Pope has been elected at the secret conclave......