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Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis Is Accused of Using a Homophobic Slur Again
Two prominent Italian news agencies said the pontiff used the term on Tuesday during a meeting with priests, after he was accused of uttering the same word last month while speaking with Italian bishops.
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Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale
Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show, which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people.
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Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s timing also owed something to its conservative opponents.
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Cardinal at Center of Vatican Corruption Trial Is Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years
The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.
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Reports Say Pope Francis Is Evicting U.S. Cardinal From His Vatican Home
Word of the action against Cardinal Raymond Burke came after the prelate’s increasingly pointed critiques of the reform-minded pope.
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Vatican Pledges to Look Into 1983 Disappearance of a Teenage Girl
Vatican officials said they would reopen a cold case that has gripped Italians, spawned countless theories and been the subject of a Netflix documentary series.
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Pope Benedict’s Life in Pictures
A soft-spoken intellectual and scholar, Benedict XVI was the head of the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics for eight years, sandwiched between the charismatic Pope (now Saint) John Paul II (1978-2005), one of the longest papacies in history, and ...
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Catholic Church Issues Guidelines for Ethical Investing
VATICAN CITY — Earlier this month, the Vatican’s former chief auditor accused top church officials of stealing and mismanaging funds. Then this ...