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April 23, 2005
New Pope keeps Vatican hierarchy intact
Topics: FaithAnd in another sign Benedict intends to follow John Paul in reaching out to other religions, the new pope invited the chief rabbi of Rome, Riccardo di Segni, to his installation Mass. The rabbi will not be able to attend as Sunday is the first day of Passover, but he was pleased to be asked, said Riccardo Pacifici, spokesman for the Jewish community in Rome.
- El Diario
VATICAN CITY- Pope Benedict XVI reinforced his caretaker image
Thursday, reappointing the entire Vatican hierarchy chosen by his
populist predecessor, John Paul II. At the same time, the new pontiff
sought to dispel any impression that he was aloof or dour.
He waved and smiled at crowds gathered along the short stretch between the Vatican gates and his old apartment, where he spent some time in the afternoon. ``Viva il papa!´´ some shouted. The pope, dressed all in white, raised both hands in a greeting.
His schedule also shows hints of the openness and symbolic gestures that were at the heart of John Paul II´s reign: a meeting with journalists Saturday, an outdoor Mass to formally take the papal throne Sunday and a visit Monday to a church built over the tomb of St. Paul _ an apostle who carries deep significance for Roman Catholics and Christian Orthodox.
The Vatican even unveiled new e-mail addresses for Benedict, following an innovation started by John Paul.
In the first days of his papacy, the 78-year-old Benedict has projected two clear styles.
Posted by Hyscience at April 23, 2005 12:10 PM
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