Sep 15th, 2006 · Ray LaMontagne is one of those artists for whom gloominess is an avocation -- he takes being serious seriously -- but added instrumentation eases the load. Till The Sun Turns Black is in many ways darker and more mournful than its predecessor, but it feels lighter.
May 26th, 2006 · Pope Benedict XVI continues his visit to Poland in Krakow, where his friend and predecessor John Paul II spent much of his life as priest, bishop and cardinal. Benedict will stop at Auschwitz this weekend, stressing his commitment to improved relations with Jews and fighting anti-Semitism.
May 25th, 2006 · Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Poland on a visit aimed at encouraging Poles to retain their Catholic faith, even as they integrate with a mostly secular European Union. Before departing Rome, the German-born pontiff said the trip was in part a tribute to his predecessor, Polish-born Pope John Paul II.
May 24th, 2006 · Pope Benedict heads to Poland, where he will pay homage to his predecessor, John Paul II. The head of the Catholic Church will also urge Poles to maintain their faith as Poland integrates with an increasingly secularized Europe. On Sunday he is scheduled to visit the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.
Apr 7th, 2006 · Pope Benedict XVI has not strayed much from the policies and ideas of his predecessor, John Paul II. But when it comes to Islam, Benedict takes a much less conciliatory approach.