Archbishop: Pray for the new Pope

Pope Benedict XVI faces a daunting prospect as he embarks on his new role, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland said tonight.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2005 - 19:56

Pope Benedict XVI faces a daunting prospect as he embarks on his new role, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland said tonight.

Archbishop Sean Brady urged followers on both sides of the Irish border to pray for Cardinal Joseph Ratzenberger of Germany as he embarked on his new role.

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