Benedict, intent on reconnecting with and drawing strength from the church's deep traditions, revived the use of ornate vestments, such as an ermine-trimmed cape.

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However, the argument that resolution 1441 alone has revived the authorisation to use force in resolution 678 will only be sustainable if there are strong factual grounds for concluding that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity.

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He revived, and put to titanic use, the antique medium of fresco painting.

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Will he want his money and assets held in trust so that he can use them if he is ever revived?

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