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By Francis X. Rocca Religion News Service Vatican City – In two days of ceremony and celebration last weekend (Nov. 24-25), Pope Benedict XVI expanded the highest ranks of the Roman Catholic hierarchy by elevating 23 men — including two Americans — to the College of Cardinals. The events drew tens of thousands of Catholic…

Associated Press Amritsar, India – The Dalai Lama said Tuesday the Tibetan people will vote on a new system of leadership before he dies, as Tibetan Buddhists grapple with ways to prevent their spiritual leaders from falling under Chinese control. For decades, the Dalai Lama has personified Tibetans’ struggle for self-determination. But fears that China…

Associated Press Annapolis, Md. – Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Tuesday to immediately resume long-stalled talks toward creating an independent Palestinian state by the end of next year, using a U.S.-hosted Mideast peace conference to launch their first negotiations in seven years. In a joint statement read by President Bush, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert…

Associated Press – November 26, 2007 VATICAN CITY – There are no plans for a meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the Dalai Lama next month when the Tibetan spiritual leader comes to Italy, the Vatican said Monday. Italian news agencies, without identifying their sources, had reported on Oct. 31 that Benedict planned to meet…
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