The Italian prelate Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922) reigned as Pope Benedict XV from 1914 to 1922. His pontificate was spent in dealing with the effects of World War I.Giacomo della Chiesa was born a...
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Pope Benedict XVI called Sunday for an end to all wars, describing them as "useless slaughters" that bring hell to Earth.Benedict, speaking from this small mountain town where he has been vacationi...
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Today is Wednesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2007. There are 229 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 16, 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented during a banquet at the ...
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Benedict XV, Pope
Pope renews call to end all wars
