COZ089: With the death of Pope Benedict, Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle reflect on his Australian connections; discuss the science of ancient Roman ‘self-healing’ concrete; and review the Jack Ryan series and Star Wars Imperial Assault boardgame.

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* The life and career of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI | Melbourne Catholic

* 20 July 2008: Holy Mass for the 23rd World Youth Day at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney | BENEDICT XVI

* Pope emeritus Benedict to be buried in Sydney WYD 2008 vestments | The Catholic Weekly

* Archbishop Coleridge reflects on the extraordinary life of Cardinal Pell

* Researchers found the secret to Roman concrete’s “self-healing”

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