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At the Catholic Church s worldwide synod, the deacons are missing

(RNS) Many if not most Catholics think women deacons are called for.

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Retired Pope Benedict hints at his death in condolence message

Reflecting on the passing of a priest friend, the 94-year-old pope, who is in stable but frail health, said in an Oct. 2 letter he hopes to soon join loved ones in heaven.

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Retired Pope Benedict hints at his death in condolence message

The 94-year-old writes that former colleague Father Gerhard Winkler was his closest friend

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Retired Pope Benedict hints at his death in condolence message

WILHERING, Austria (CNS) Retired Pope Benedict XVI has hinted at his death in a condolence message for a former colleague who was a professor in Regensburg, Germany.

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Does the Death of a Colleague Have Retired Pope Benedict Thinking of His Own Mortality?

Does the Death of a Colleague Have Retired Pope Benedict Thinking of His Own Mortality?
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