Vatican elect cardinal Ratzinger as new Pope

The Vatican conclave of cardinals has announced that cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is the new Pope.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2005 - 18:38

The Vatican conclave of cardinals has announced that cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is the new Pope.

The cardinal has chosen the name Pope Benedict.

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Courts New Pope Person: Cardinal Person: Ratzinger Person: Pope Person: Joseph Ratzinger Person: Pope Benedict Event: Vatican conclave Organisation: Vatican

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