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Pope Benedict XVI Makes History by Stepping Aside

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 11, 2013 National
For the first time since 1415, a Roman Catholic Pope is resigning. We hear about the reign of Benedict XVI and the prospects for his successor.

For the first time since 1415, a Roman Catholic Pope is resigning. We hear about the reign of Benedict XVI and the prospects for his successor. Also, Al Gore's latest book is described as an "inconvenient truth for everything." We talk with him about "The Future" of the Earth and humanity.

Banner image: © Mazur/Catholic Church (England and Wales)

From this Episode:

The Catholic Church Before and After Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI declared today, "I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter." Speaking in Latin, the 85-year old Pope told a group of cardinals...

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Al Gore on 'The Future'

Al Gore is the former Vice President, a Nobel Prize winner, documentary producer and best-selling author. He's Chair of the Climate Reality Project. His latest book is The...

12 min

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Sonya Geis, Evan George, Frances Anderton, Anna Scott

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