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Article: The Second Anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI.(Opinion & Editorial)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- April 19, 2007
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WITH around 500,000 filling St. Peter's Square, the 265th Pontiff of the Catholic Church, His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, was installed two years ago today. Following tradition, the new Pope was conferred the Fisherman's Ring and a woolen pallium or shawl, both symbols of papal authority. Wearing golden vestments and clutching his pastoral staff, Pope Benedict XVI began the ceremony by walking into the area under St. Peter's Basilica where St. Peter is believed to be buried, paying homage to the first pope and blessing the tomb with incense as a choir chanted.
Before various dignitaries that included heads of states, leaders of other religious congregations, and throngs ...