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An ailing Pope Francis – and the vultures circling in the Vatican
Talking Point Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a battle
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What does Trump's immigration crackdown mean for churches?
Today's Big Question Mass deportations come to 'sacred spaces'
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Catholic synod ends with no resolution on women
Speed Read At a major Vatican meeting, Pope Francis did not address ordaining women as deacons
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Trump gets profane at Catholic charity dinner
Speed Read The Republican nominee mocked Kamala Harris, her husband, her running mate, President Joe Biden and other Democrats
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Pope Francis expels 10 for 'sadistic' abuses in Peru sect
Speed Read The Vatican uncovered abuses within the Sodalitium, a controversial Catholic movement centered in Peru
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Strident Pope Francis critic faces schism trial
Speed Read Carlo Maria Viganò called for the resignation of Pope Francis in 2018
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Italian senate passes law allowing anti-abortion activists into clinics
Under The Radar Giorgia Meloni scores a political 'victory' but will it make much difference in practice?
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The Vatican's same-sex blessing approval: What is Pope Francis doing?
Today's Big Question The pope rocked the Catholic world by giving the green light to blessing same-sex couples, with plenty of caveats
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The Vatican half-embraces transgender Catholic godparents, wedding witnesses
Under the Radar Pope Francis signed off on a series of clarifications about the roles LGBTQ Catholics can play in the church, with ample theological fine print
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
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Rebellious nuns ban Texas bishop from monastery in chastity row
Speed Read Wheelchair-using Mother Prioress has been accused of ‘sexting’
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The story behind Sinéad O’Connor’s iconic Saturday Night Live performance
Under the Radar Singer ‘stepped into culture-war infamy’ after tearing photograph of the Pope live on air
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QR codes could reveal sex-offending French priests
Speed Read Move by Catholic Church denounced as a ‘publicity stunt’ by sexual abuse survivors’ group
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Semana Santa: Holy Week processions in Spain
In Pictures Spain’s ‘fervent’ commemoration of the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ is back in full swing post-pandemic
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