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Popemobile stories: 5 news summaries

 Pope Draws 60K in Cameroon 


Mar 19, 09 12:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Roughly 60,000 people packed a soccer stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, today to hear Pope Benedict XVI’s first giant African mass, the BBC reports. The pontiff used his sermon to warn the throngs of the dangers of urbanization and materialism. Earlier, Benedict met with Cameroon’s Muslim leaders, and... More »

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 Benedict Brings
 Down the House
 That Ruth Built 

Pope's homily brings 60,000 Catholics to their feet in Yankee Stadium

Apr 20, 08 3:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - With pop music blaring and a roaring crowd, Yankee Stadium might have easily been hosting a rock concert today, reports the New York Times, rather than the rock star of Catholicism. The object of the adoration of 60,000 was Pope Benedict XVI, who finished up his US tour by... More »

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abortion • contraception • Pope Benedict XVI • Yankee Stadium • Latin Mass • Popemobile • Catholics • Pope Benedict's US visit

25K Teens
Rock at NY
Pope Rally

Kelly Clarkson opens before Benedict XVI blesses followers

Apr 19, 08 6:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - About 25,000 teens experienced Popemania today at a rocking rally in Yonkers, NY, the New York Daily News reports. After Kelly Clarkson belted out tunes, Benedict XVI emerged from a seminary meeting with disabled kids to receive gifts of bread and bless the crowd. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing,... More »

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Pope Benedict XVI • Catholic Church • Kelly Clarkson • Popemobile • priest • priest sex abuse • Catholics • Roman Catholicism • Pope Benedict's US visit

Vatican Offers Earthly Rewards

Employees get new corporate-style bonus system

Nov 23, 07 6:35 AM CST
(Newser) - The Vatican is offering corporate-style performance bonuses to its workers for the first time, the Times of London reports. Pope Benedict XVI is offering rewards based on "dedication, professionalism, productivity and politeness." The conditions will apply to the thousands of lay workers who do everything from run Vatican... More »

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Pope Benedict XVI • Vatican City • Catholic Church • Vatican • Popemobile • bonuses

Man Tries
to Hitch a Ride on Popemobile

German vaults barrier in St. Peter's Square, approaches pontiff's car

Jun 6, 07 1:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - A German man made a leap of faith in St. Peter's Square in Rome today, apparently attempting to board Pope Benedict's Jeep. A Vatican spokesman said the 27-year-old was trying to "draw attention to himself" when he dove over a barricade toward the slow-moving Popemobile; the man was immediately... More »

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Pope Benedict XVI • St. Peter's Basilica • Catholic Church • Rome • Vatican • Popemobile

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