Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
February 15, 2013
2/15/2013 | 25m 32s
Pope's Resignation; Analysis of Papal Resignation; Papal Succession
In the wake of the surprise announcement that Pope Benedict will resign at the end of February, we examine the legacy of his papacy, discuss the role of his successor, and explain the centuries-old process of selecting the next pope. We also asked prominent Catholics and other religious leaders to share their thoughts.
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
February 15, 2013
2/15/2013 | 25m 32s
In the wake of the surprise announcement that Pope Benedict will resign at the end of February, we examine the legacy of his papacy, discuss the role of his successor, and explain the centuries-old process of selecting the next pope. We also asked prominent Catholics and other religious leaders to share their thoughts.
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Clip: 2/15/2013 | 10m 3s | Watch our conversation about the future of the Catholic Church after Pope Benedict. (10m 3s)
Clip: 2/15/2013 | 6m 8s | Benedict XVI says he is stepping down “for the good of the church.” (6m 8s)
Papal Resignation and Succession: A Jewish Perspective
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 6m 4s | Rabbi David Saperstein reflects on Pope Benedict's impact on Jewish-Catholic relations. (6m 4s)
Papal Resignation and Succession: A Muslim Perspective
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 3m 30s | He says that Pope Benedict XVI leaves a "positive" legacy for Christians and Muslims. (3m 30s)
Papal Resignation and Succession: "We Need a Superman"
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 5m 27s | Father Mark Morozowich says the church needs a new pope who is a man of the world. (5m 27s)
Papal Succession: "Bring Women to Full Equality"
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 3m 13s | Sister Maureen Fiedler talks about her hopes for the next pope. (3m 13s)
Papal Succession: "Move the Church into the Future"
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 1m 33s | The Catholic Association's Maureen Ferguson shares her thoughts about the next pope. (1m 33s)
Rabbi David Hartman, 1931-2013
Clip: 2/14/2013 | 4m 54s | Watch clips of a 1999 interview with the late Jewish philosopher David Hartman. (4m 54s)
Papal Resignation and Succession: Lay Catholic Reaction
Clip: 2/13/2013 | 3m 48s | We spoke with Catholics about their reaction to the news that Pope Benedict will resign. (3m 48s)
Papal Succession: “Rethink What the Pope Should Be Doing”
Clip: 2/13/2013 | 5m 8s | Catholic University professor Christopher Ruddy talks about the changing role of the pope. (5m 8s)
Clip: 2/11/2013 | 4m 50s | The Roman Catholic Church has a centuries-old process to elect the next pope. (4m 50s)
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