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'Most Palestinians want to choose new leaders in a free, fair, and safe vote'
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By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Papal succession: the cardinals in the running to be the next pope
feature Current favourite from Philippines would represent changing demographic of the Church
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Sex party’ in Newcastle cathedral under investigation by Vatican
Speed Read Allegations arise during inquiry into the resignation of the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in December
By Jamie Timson Published
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Cardinal George Pell: polarising Australian Catholic dies aged 81
Why Everyone’s Talking About Controversial cardinal, acquitted of child sexual abuse charges, died of heart complications after hip surgery
By Richard Windsor Published
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Emanuela Orlandi: could Vatican tomb search solve 36-year-old cold case?
Speed Read The missing schoolgirl’s family requested the tombs be searched after receiving an anonymous tip-off
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How to become a saint
In Depth English Cardinal John Henry Newman to be canonised in October
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Campaign to make John Bradburne first English saint in almost 50 years
Speed Read Supporters urge Vatican to open inquiry into the missionary’s ‘miracles’
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Pope Francis wants change to Lord’s Prayer
Speed Read Pontiff says current version is a mistranslation as God does not lead humans to sin
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Two pope trouble: Benedict heads back to the Vatican
Speed Read Fears former pope's move back into Vatican could make him 'lightning rod' for Pope Francis' critics
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Media savvy Pope Francis is 'Ronald Reagan' of religion
In Depth Shy Argentine cardinal emerges as warm, engaging speaker who knows how to use the press
By The Week Staff Published
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At last, a Pope from continent where most Catholics live
In Depth Election of Cardinal Bergoglio was a 'jaw-dropping' surprise to many – but it shouldn't have been
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It was no picnic being the Pope says Benedict, stepping down
Speed Read Pontiff reveals he has struggled with 'burden' of role saying 'it seemed like the Lord was sleeping'
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Pope quit after 'gay clergy network discovered in Vatican'
Speed Read Italian newspaper claims Pope Benedict XVI's resignation is linked to an 'explosive' report
By The Week Staff Published
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