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The cover of a cardinal's prayer book from the last papal transition is imprinted with the Vatican insignia representing a vacant Holy See. The emblem is used between the death of a pope and the election of a new one -- a period known as the "interregnum ." The Holy See will be considered vacant with the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI Feb. 28.

Pope Benedict's resignation will set in motion period of transition

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VATICAN CITY - While the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is a first for the church in centuries, it also leads to a complicated period of transition that ends in the election of a new pope.

Cardinal Thomas Collins asked that people pray for cardinals "in their profound mission they have now as cardinals, that is to elect the successor to Peter."

Papal resignation catches Cardinal Collins by surprise

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TORONTO - Surprise and then prayer was Cardinal Thomas Collins' reaction to Pope Benedict XVI's resignation from the Throne of Peter Feb. 11.

Pope Benedict XVI is shown in side-by-side images from 2005 and 2013. At left is the pope in a photo taken May 4, 2005, about two weeks after his election. At right is an image taken Feb. 9 at the Vatican. The 85-year-old German pontiff announced Feb. 1 1 that he was stepping down saying his does not have the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church.

Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness

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VATICAN CITY - From the moment he was elected pope at the age of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI has kept a schedule that appeared light compared to that of Blessed John Paul II, but busy for a man who already had a pacemaker and who wanted to retire to study, write and pray when he turned 75.

Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 that he will resign at the end of the month. The 85-year-old pontiff said he no longer has the energy to exercise his ministry over the universal church.

Pope Benedict's resignation announcement stuns world religious leaders

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WASHINGTON - Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he planned to resign Feb. 28 stunned and shocked religious leaders around the world.

Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto is one of 14 cardinals from Canada and the United States who are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI

14 cardinals from Canada, US eligible to vote in conclave

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VATICAN CITY - Here is a list of the 14 cardinals from Canada and the United States who are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI:

Pope Benedict XVI responds to the cheers of World Youth Day pilgrims as he cruises in a boat down the Rhine River in Cologne in 2005. The pope announced Feb. 11 that he will resign at the end of the month. The 85-year-old pontiff said he no longer has th e energy to exercise his ministry over the universal church.

Citing health reasons, Pope Benedict announces he will resign

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Updated 02/11/13

VATICAN CITY - Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 that he would be resigning at the end of the month after an eight-year pontificate.

Reid Locklin, Christianity and Culture professor at Toronto's University of St. Michael's College

Catholic-Hindu dialogue opens

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Catholic-Hindu dialogue opens Two traditions begin talks

Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan addresses members of the Canada Holy See Friendship Group on Parliament Hill Feb. 4.

Nigeria’s religious persecution caught Church by surprise

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OTTAWA - Church burnings, attacks on worshippers and suicide bombings in Nigeria are a recent phenomenon that threatens the longstanding harmony between Muslims and Christians, warned Nigeria’s new cardinal.

A large crowd came to hear Nigerian Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, centre, speak in Toronto Feb. 2.

Jesus’ teaching has no bounds

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He speaks to rich and poor, rulers and beggars, says Nigerian cardinal

Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital has set up the first Chair of Homelessness, Housing and Health.

St. Mike’s launches homelessness chair

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TORONTO - Dr. Stephen Hwang has been appointed the first endowed Chair of Homelessness, Housing and Health at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto.

Olympic champion Rosie MacLennan shows off her gold medal to students from Toronto’s St. Luigi School.

Golden girl inspires Kids Now

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TORONTO - Students at St. Luigi Catholic School got a taste of Olympic gold on Jan. 30 when Kids Now used the school to announce Rosannagh (Rosie) MacLennan as its newest honorary mentor.

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