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Pope Benedict XVI

New Pope – Benedict XVI

Tuesday, April 19th, 2005 @ 12:00 am
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Cardinals have elected Joseph Ratzinger as Pope.

The announcement was made at 1743 BST.

He will take the name Pope Benedict XVI.

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