So far, the Pope has made no direct comment on the crisis, whose recent effects have been sharpest in continental Europe.

目前为止，教皇还未对此次危机做出直接回应，此次危机对欧洲大陆的近期影响是史上最为剧烈的。

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Despite the crowds, Pope Benedict XVI's popularity may be waning as a result of his handling of recent child-abuse scandals across Europe and America.

尽管听众众多，但由于他对最近遍布欧洲和美国的虐童案处理不当，教皇本笃16世的声望渐失。

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My venerable Predecessor Pope John Paul II, who is with us at this moment, beatified and canonized a great many people from both the distant and the recent past.

现在与我们一起的、敬爱的前任教宗若望保禄二世宣认了很多不同时代的真福和圣人。

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In a quirk of timing, the play's multiple references to a new Pope have been given extra resonance by recent events in the Vatican after Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation.

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About half the 105 suites in the residence are occupied by Vatican staff, who had to move out of their rooms to accommodate visiting cardinals during the holding of the recent conclave at which Pope Francis was elected.

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Despite its young age, its reserve blend of shiraz and cabernet, served to the pope on his recent visit, was voted Brazil's number one wine last year.

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