WBUR.ORG
Support WBUR Receive e-Newsletter


11/20/2008




  [rss v1.00]

Public Radio
International
   HOME  »  SHOW PAGE  »  STORY

Newly elected Pope Joseph Ratzinger of Germany waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. (AP)
Pope Benedict XVI
Story aired: Tuesday, April 19, 2005



The German born Ratzinger is know for his conversative views and close relationship to the former pope. John Paul II named Ratzinger prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, an office charge with enforcing Catholic orthodoxy.

Guests:


Anthony Majanlahti, an historian based in Rome. He is author of the forthcoming book, "The Families Who Made Rome: A History and a Guide."

Stephen Pope, professor of theology at Boston College.



  RELATED STORIES

Tenzin Palmo
The Connection (10/04/2002)

Buddhists Reflect On A Year of Suffering
On Point (08/30/2002)

St. Francis of Assisi
The Connection (05/03/2001)

The Papal Conclave
Here And Now (04/15/2005)

America and the Dalai Lama
On Point (09/22/2003)
Related stories list is auto-generated using
HP TopicSim technology

In order to listen to our archived recordings, you must use the Real Audio Player, available for free at www.real.com




Sponsor

Home · Contact · About · Stations · Order a Tape · Show Archives · Forum · Support H&N
Copyright ©2008 Trustees of Boston University and WBUR