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Benedict XVI receives the papal ring and pallium formally inaugurating him as Roman Catholic Pope.

KEY STORIES

Viewpoints
Where is the Catholic Church heading under Pope Benedict XVI?

On the threshold
Catholics welcome their new shepherd, but his path is unclear

Hopes and fears
Views on the new Pope from the streets of world cities

FROM THE CORRESPONDENTS

Weeks of tension between the media and Vatican melt away at a press event.

WORLD REACTION

Leaders welcome Cardinal Ratzinger as the 265th pope.

BENEDICT XVI

VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS

Path to Rome
Pictures tracing the life of the new leader of the Catholic Church

Other Benedicts
A line of popes known for good deeds and violent deaths

In depth
Full coverage of the death of Pope John Paul II