Vatican
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Conclave: Ralph Fiennes offers Oscar-contender performance in Vatican drama
The Week Recommends Film adaptation of Robert Harris book follows the College of Cardinals as they navigate the pope's sudden death
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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
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
Podcast Plus, the pros and cons of marathon mortgages, and the economic impact of Taylor Swift
By The Week Staff Published
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The Vatican's stand on gender-affirming care
Speed Read A new published document condemns gender transition, calling it a threat to human dignity
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US 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
In the Spotlight Controversial cardinal, acquitted of child sexual abuse charges, died of heart complications after hip surgery
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK 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
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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